sailable
Syllables: sail·a·ble/ˈseɪləbl̩/
sailable adjective: that can be sailed.
Adjective
sailable (comparative more sailable, superlative most sailable)
- That can be sailed.
- The canoes of that tribe were not sailable; they were paddled on rivers and lakes, and they did not go to sea, as the sea coast was controlled by other tribes.
- Antonyms:
- unsailable
- Navigable.
- The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.
- Antonyms:
- unsailable, unnavigable
Antonyms of sailable
Forms of sailable
| comparative | more sailable |
|---|---|
| superlative | most sailable |
Origin of sailable
From sail + -able.
Words formed from sailable
Questions about sailable
- What does sailable mean?
- Sailable means that can be sailed.
- What part of speech is sailable?
- Sailable is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce sailable?
- Sailable is pronounced /ˈseɪləbl̩/ (UK).
Words near sailable in the dictionary
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