Pronunciations
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/ˈseɪləbl̩/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
Adjective
That can be sailed.
Usage- of vessels
- Antonyms
- Examples
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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.
Navigable.
Usage- of waters
- Antonyms
- Examples
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The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.