A boat sailed on the water.

Meaning: A vessel was moving across the water using the wind in sails.

Choice of Words: Boat is a vessel that floats on water and is used to transport people or goods. Sailed means to move through water using the wind in sails. On is a preposition that indicates that something is resting or positioned on top of another thing. Water is a clear liquid that covers much of the Earth's surface.

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