sailless

sailless
Lacking a sail.

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  • Sailless — Sail less, a. Destitute of sails. Pollok. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • sailless — sail·less …   English syllables

  • sailless — ˈsā(ə)llə̇s adjective : having no sail …   Useful english dictionary

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  • sail — sailable, adj. sailless, adj. /sayl/, n. 1. an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to… …   Universalium

  • sail — /seɪl / (say sayl) noun 1. an expanse of canvas or similar material spread to the wind to make a vessel move through the water. It is called a square sail when quadrilateral and extended by a yard, usually at right angles to the masts, and a fore …  

  • FLETTNER — GERMANY (see also List of Individuals) 1.11.1885 Eddersheim/D 29.12.1961 New York/USA Anton Flettner was originally a teacher. In World War I he was recruited by Zeppelin to investigate the possibility of radio controlled airships as guided… …   Hydraulicians in Europe 1800-2000

  • sail — n. & v. n. 1 a piece of material (orig. canvas, now usu. nylon etc.) extended on rigging to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship. 2 a ship s sails collectively. 3 a a voyage or excursion in a sailing ship. b a voyage of specified duration. 4… …   Useful english dictionary

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