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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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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.
