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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Sailing

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
sailing
sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: She spends her weekends sailing on the lake, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the water. 
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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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sail
sail
[noun]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

Ex: The ship's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed. 
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: I accidentally spilled water on my laptop, and now it won't turn on. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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sea
sea
[noun]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Ex: I hear the sound of seagulls near the sea. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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relaxing
relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: Spending the afternoon by the peaceful lake was relaxing, allowing her to unwind and recharge. 
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hobby
hobby
[noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: Can you guess what his favorite hobby is? 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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Ancient Egypt

a historical civilization in northeastern Africa, centered along the Nile River, known for its pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and lasting influence on art, architecture, and religion

Ex: Ancient Egypt is famous for monumental structures like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. 
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Greek
Greek
[noun]

an individual of Greek nationality or heritage

Ex: The Greek spoke passionately about their country's culture. 
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Roman
Roman
[noun]

an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire

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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings. 
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to trade
to trade
[Verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Merchants trade goods and services in the local market. 
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sailing ship

a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to catch the wind and move across the water

Ex: The museum displayed a model of an ancient sailing ship. 
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems. 
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land
land
[noun]

the territory occupied by a nation

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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
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yacht
yacht
[noun]

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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practice
practice
[noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress. 
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sailor
sailor
[noun]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

Ex: The sailor's job involves handling ropes and rigging. 
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to control

to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended

Ex: She used the remote to control the television from across the room. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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to understand

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

Ex: He finally understands the importance of saving money. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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weather
weather
[noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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design
design
[noun]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

Ex: The wallpaper has a detailed floral design in soft colors. 
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to relax
to relax
[Verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
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peace
peace
[noun]

a feeling of no worries or anxieties

Ex: As she sat by the lake, a profound sense of peace washed over her. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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