Word
sails
US/ˈseɪɫz/
UK/sˈeɪlz/
Definitions
01boat sheets
A2 · Elementary Plural noun Nautical
n. large pieces of strong cloth that catch the wind to make a boat move.
n. sheets of fabric, typically canvas, used to catch wind and propel a vessel.
“The crew raised the sails as soon as the boat left the harbour.”
“The yacht's white sails billowed in the afternoon breeze, providing enough force to reach the island before sunset.”
Synonyms
02a sailmaker
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Nautical Slang · Archaic
n. a nickname for the person on a ship who makes or fixes the sails.
n. a traditional nautical nickname for a sailmaker on a vessel.
“The captain called for Sails to repair the tear in the main sheet.”
“In the age of discovery, Sails was one of the most vital members of the crew, responsible for the ship's very mobility.”
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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