Sailable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈseɪləbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sailable is an adjective meaning (nautical, of vessels) That can be sailed.
Meaning
(nautical, of vessels) That can be sailed.
More Meanings
- (nautical, of waters) Navigable.
Example Sentences
The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.
The canoes of that tribe were not sailable; they were paddled on rivers and lakes, and they did not go to sea, as the sea coast was controlled by other tribes.
Antonyms for sailable
Common opposites include unnavigable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voyageable, boatable, navigable, navagable, navigatable, kayakable.
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