sailing

(noun) the work of a sailor. Synonyms: seafaring, navigation.

(noun) riding in a sailboat.

(noun) the departure of a vessel from a port.

(noun) the activity of flying a glider. Synonyms: glide, gliding, sailplaning, soaring.

(verb) traverse or travel on (a body of water). Synonyms: sail. Examples: "We sailed the atlantic." "He sailed the pacific all alone."

(verb) move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions. Synonyms: sweep, sail. Examples: "The diva swept into the room." "Shreds of paper sailed through the air." "The searchlights swept across the sky."

(verb) travel on water propelled by wind. Synonyms: sail. Examples: "I love sailing, especially on the open sea." "The ship sails on."

(verb) travel on water propelled by wind or by other means. Synonyms: voyage, sail, navigate. Example: "The qe2 will sail to southampton tomorrow."