outsail

Meanings

• Verb

  To sail outside or beyond the windward side of another vessel.

  - "The yacht outsailed the competition."
  - "Our boat outsailed the wind and reached the open sea."

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Variants

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outsail , outsailed , outsailing , outsails

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Etymology

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Outsail is derived from the Old English words 'ut' meaning 'out' and 'sael' meaning 'ship' or 'sail'.

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Trivia

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1. Outsailing is an essential skill for competitive sailors.

2. Outsailing can also refer to sailing outside a harbor or protected waters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Windward: The side of a ship or boat that is facing the wind. The opposite is leeward.

2. Leeward: The side of a ship or boat that is sheltered from the wind. The opposite is windward.

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In sailing terminology, outsail refers to sailing outside or beyond the windward side of another vessel. It is an important maneuver for gaining an advantage in a race or competition.

How to Memorize "outsail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailboat sailing on the open sea, passing another boat on its windward side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outsail' with the idea of gaining an advantage in a race or competition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outside Sails Ahead' to remember the meaning of 'outsail'.

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