Sailing And Boating Vocabulary

noun a person or thing that has been rejected or discarded

verb to get rid of or discard something

adjective referring to something that has been discarded or rejected

• The sailor prepared to cast off the ropes and set sail.
• Let's cast off and get this boat moving!
• I'm ready to cast off this dead weight and start fresh.
• It's time to cast off the old habits and embrace a new way of living.

noun a sudden strong rush of wind

verb to blow in sudden rushes

• A sudden gust of wind knocked over the tree branches.
• I felt a gust of cold air as soon as I opened the window.
• The gust of excitement hit me when I saw my favorite band perform live.
• A gust of emotions swept over me as I read the heartfelt letter.

noun a spray of water blown from the crests of waves by the wind

• The spindrift from the crashing waves coated the deck of the ship.
• We got soaked by the spindrift while standing on the beach.
• I love feeling the spindrift in my face while surfing.
• Her thoughts were like spindrift, fleeting and hard to grasp.

adjective characterized by strong winds and sudden showers

adverb in a squally manner

• The weather forecast predicted squally conditions with strong winds and heavy rain.
• I heard it's going to be squally at the beach today, so maybe we should reschedule our picnic.
• I can't believe how squally it is outside right now, it's like a mini hurricane!
• The debate between the two politicians turned squally as they exchanged heated arguments.