Clouds sailed sky like white ships.
Meaning: Visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere moved smoothly and easily through the upper atmosphere like large boats that carry people or goods across water.
Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Sailed means to move smoothly and easily through water or air. Sky is the upper atmosphere. Like is used to compare two things. Ships are large boats that carry people or goods across water.
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