sails flutter

Examples (10)

• The light breeze made the sails flutter gently.
• As the boat turned, the main sail began to flutter for a moment.
• We could hear the sails fluttering softly in the calm harbor.
• When the wind dropped, the large sails would flutter uselessly.
• He watched the white sails flutter against the clear blue sky.
• The captain adjusted the rigging to prevent the sails from fluttering too much.
• Before they caught the wind, the sails had fluttered loudly.
• A sudden gust caused the sails to flutter violently, startling the crew.
• Even a slight change in direction would make the sails flutter and snap.
• The old ship's tattered sails continued to flutter in the persistent gale.