sailable

adj — 2 senses

sailable

adj

US, UK /ˈseɪləbl̩/

Etymology From sail + -able.

1

Nautical, Transport Of vessels 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.

2

Nautical, Transport Of waters Navigable.

The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.

Derived terms: unsailable

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