sails billow

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When sails fill with wind and swell out.

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Examples (10)

  • The bay was full of boats with billowing sails.
  • As the strong winds picked up, the ship's sails began to billow dramatically.
  • We watched the white sails billow as the yacht gained speed across the waves.
  • A gentle breeze caused the small boat's sails to softly billow.
  • The artist captured the majestic sight of the billowing sails against the sunset.
  • If the wind is favorable, the sails will billow and propel the vessel forward quickly.
  • The ancient galleon, with its grand sails billowing, looked magnificent on the open sea.
  • Experienced sailors know how to trim the sails to make them billow optimally for maximum speed.
  • Suddenly, a gust of wind filled the canvas, and the sails billowed out.
  • From the shore, we could see the distant ship's sails billowing in the morning light.