sailable en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈseɪləbl̩/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From sail + -able.
Meanings
-
(of vessels) That can be sailed.
The canoes of that tribe were not sailable; they were paddled on rivers and lakes, and they did not go to sea, as the sea coast was controlled by other tribes.
-
(of waters) Navigable.
The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most sailable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more sailable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
unnavigable · unsailable · unsailable