Sailing Terms

noun a device used to secure a rope in rock climbing or sailing

verb to secure a rope to a fixed point to protect a climber

• The climber used a belay device to ensure safety while ascending the steep rock face.
• Make sure to belay me when I start climbing so I don't fall!
• I'll belay you, bro, don't worry about it.
• The safety measures acted as a belay, preventing any potential risks from escalating.

adjective describing something characterized by or having a lot of blowing wind

• The weather forecast predicts a blowy day with strong winds.
• It's going to be so blowy outside, make sure to hold onto your hat!
• The wind is super blowy today, it's almost knocking me over!
• Her emotions were blowy, changing rapidly from joy to sadness in a matter of minutes.

verb to loosen or remove laces from something, such as shoes or clothing

• She carefully unlace her corset after a long day at the ball.
• I always struggle to unlace my shoes after a workout.
• He quickly unlace his sneakers before heading out.
• The detective had to unlace the mystery of the missing jewels.

adjective located or situated in the direction from which the wind is blowing

• Sailors must always be aware of the direction of the wind, especially when sailing upwind.
• We should try to stay upwind of the campfire to avoid getting smoke in our faces.
• I always make sure to stand upwind of my brother after he eats beans.
• In order to succeed in the competition, you must learn to navigate upwind against all odds.

noun a natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

verb to cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach

• The strong wind caused damage to several buildings in the area.
• I love going for a walk when there's a nice breeze in the wind.
• I heard there's a wicked wind storm coming our way tonight.
• His words were like a gentle wind, calming the situation.

noun a person who talks a lot without saying much

adjective describing a weather condition with strong winds

• The weather forecast predicts that tomorrow will be very windy.
• I heard it's going to be super windy outside, so hold on to your hat!
• The wind is going crazy today, it's like a tornado out there!
• His words were like a windy storm, swirling around and causing chaos in the conversation.

adjective quick, agile, or lively in movement or action

• The ship's crew was praised for their yare handling of the vessel during the storm.
• She's always been yare when it comes to trying new things.
• The skateboarder's moves were so yare, dude!
• His mind was yare and agile, able to quickly grasp complex concepts.

noun aft

adverb fore

• The crew members were stationed fore and aft to ensure the ship's safety.
• Make sure you secure the ropes both fore and aft before we set sail.
• I can't find my sunglasses, they must have fallen overboard fore and aft.
• He had to consider both the fore and aft consequences of his decision before moving forward.

adjective having the ability to blow or be blown by the wind

adverb in a manner that allows for blowing or being blown by the wind

• The gentle breeze was ableeze with the scent of flowers.
• I love sitting outside when the air is ableeze.
• The wind was ableeze, making it a perfect day for a picnic.
• Her words were ableeze with kindness and understanding.