sail by

noun — 2 senses

sail by

nounalso spelled sail-by

Etymology From sail + by.

1

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of sail-by salute.

Related terms
drive by, fly by

sail-by

noun

Etymology From sail + by.

1

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of sail-by salute.

Related terms
drive-by, fly-by

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