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sailing
noun
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Divide sailing into syllables:

sail · ing

How to pronounce sailing:

Definition of sailing:

sailing (noun):
the work of a sailor.
the technical skill of managing a ship navigation
a sheet of canvas or other fabric, spread on rigging to catch the wind and move a ship over water

Synonyms for sailing:

awashafloathangingfloatingpoisedglidinghovering

Antonyms for sailing:

remainingstayingstrugglinglandinggoingwalkingstoppingfloundering

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