noun as in strong fondness

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upsail, tacking, jibing, beating, reaching

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Example Sentences

Example:The crew had to rely on upsail techniques to navigate the ship back to port in the harsh weather.

Definition:Sailing a ship upwind or against the wind.

From upsail

Example:By tacking correctly, the sailors were able to make slow but steady progress against the wind.

Definition:The maneuver of sailing a ship through the wind with the keel at an angle, effectively changing direction upwind.

From tacking

Example:Although jibing, they managed to keep some speed, but it was not enough to make much progress.

Definition:The maneuver of turning a ship to bring the wind from one side to the other, often used to change direction downwind.

From jibing

Example:The sailors endured a long beating as the winds picked up, testing their resilience and skills.

Definition:Nautical term for sailing a ship against the wind.

From beating

Example:While not ideal, reaching was the best course under these wind conditions.

Definition:Sailing a ship in a direction approximately at right angles to the wind.

From reaching