sail round

Frequency: 6.04.0 per million words

Similar to 'sail around', more common in British English.

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Examples (10)

  • They decided to sail round the world in a small yacht.
  • It took the explorers several months to sail round the Cape of Good Hope.
  • We are planning to sail round the British Isles next summer.
  • The boat sailed round the headland and disappeared from view.
  • Many adventurous sailors dream of sailing round the globe single-handedly.
  • We watched the cruise ship sail round the bay.
  • To reach the harbor, you must sail round the rocky outcrop.
  • The fleet sailed round the island to seek shelter from the storm.
  • He was the first person to sail round the continent without stopping.
  • They enjoyed sailing round the coast of Cornwall during their holiday.