noun Uncommon

sails

saylz

Sails (noun) means Nautical slang for the crew member responsible for a ship's sails, i.e., the sailmaker. Example: “Ask Sails to check the mainsail before we leave port.”

noun

Nautical slang for the crew member responsible for a ship's sails, i.e., the sailmaker.

"Ask Sails to check the mainsail before we leave port."

How to use sails

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional nickname for the sailor in charge of maintaining a ship's sails.

When to use it

Nautical slang, not the plural of "sail" in this sense.

Word forms

sails plural

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Rhymes for sails

Nails entails entrails

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sails” mean?

The word “sails” means nautical slang for the crew member responsible for a ship's sails, i.e., the sailmaker. In plain terms, a traditional nickname for the sailor in charge of maintaining a ship's sails.

How do you pronounce “sails”?

“Sails” is pronounced saylz (/seɪlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “sails” in a sentence?

Here is “sails” used in a sentence: “Ask Sails to check the mainsail before we leave port.”

What part of speech is “sails”?

“Sails” is a noun.

Is “sails” a common word?

“Sails” is an uncommon word in modern English.