nonsailing

adj — 2 senses

nonsailing

adj

Etymology From non- + sailing.

1

That does not sail.

  • I don't expect my nonsailing friends even to believe me when I tell them what the Loran is doing.2001, William Storandt, Outbound: finding a man, sailing an ocean:
2

Not of or pertaining to sailing.

  • Over several decades it listened and watched as its customers bought more and more soft-sided luggage, sportswear, and nonsailing items.2001, Bob Stone, Ron Jacobs, Successful direct marketing methods:

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