sail past

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To move past a point or object while sailing.

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Examples (10)

  • The yacht sailed past the lighthouse in the early morning.
  • We watched as the giant cruise ship sailed past our small boat.
  • A small fishing vessel sails past the harbor every morning.
  • The fleet will sail past the island tomorrow afternoon.
  • The majestic ship sailed past without stopping at the port.
  • They sailed past the rocky cliffs during the storm.
  • I waved as the sailboat sailed past us on the lake.
  • The explorers sailed past the uncharted territory.
  • Can we sail past the statue to get a better look?
  • The ship sailed past the buoy at high speed.