Synonyms: luff
Definition: the act of sailing close to the wind
Similar words: sailing
Definition: riding in a sailboat
Synonyms: luff
Definition: (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
Similar words: edge
Definition: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
Usage: the edge of the leaf is wavy; she sat on the edge of the bed; the water's edge
Synonyms: luff
Definition: flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
Usage: the sails luffed
Similar words: undulate, flap, roll, wave
Definition: move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
Usage: The curtains undulated; the waves rolled towards the beach
Definition: sail close to the wind
Similar words: sail
Definition: travel on water propelled by wind
Usage: I love sailing, especially on the open sea; the ship sails on