Nonsailing

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not sail. not-comparable

    "I don't expect my nonsailing friends even to believe me when I tell them what the Loran is doing."

  2. 2
    Not of or pertaining to sailing. not-comparable

    "Over several decades it listened and watched as its customers bought more and more soft-sided luggage, sportswear, and nonsailing items."

Example

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"I don't expect my nonsailing friends even to believe me when I tell them what the Loran is doing."

Etymology

From non- + sailing.

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