Word noun
sails
n.
US /ˈseɪɫz/ UK /sˈeɪlz/ sails
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
a nickname for the person on a ship who makes or fixes the sails.
a traditional nautical nickname for the sailmaker on a vessel.
Simple“The captain called for Sails to repair the tear in the main sheet.”
In context“In the age of wooden warships, Sails was one of the most vital specialists on board, responsible for the integrity of the ship's propulsion system.”
Synonymssailmaker
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated