The boat sailed smoothly.

Meaning: This means the boat is moving gracefully through the water.

Choice of Words: Boat is a vehicle that floats on water. Sail means to travel on water in a boat using the wind. Smoothly means to move in a steady and even manner. When you put them together, "The boat sailed smoothly" is a description of a boat that is traveling on water in a steady and even manner using the wind.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The boat sailed smoothly across the ocean.
• The boat sailed smoothly across the calm waters of the lake.
• The boat sailed smoothly across the calm sea.
• Boat sailed smoothly.
• Whale swam under boat, boat rocked wildly.
• The boat glided across the water smoothly.
• A boat sailed on the water.
• The boat sailed across the ocean.
• The boat sailed across the sea.
• Moon sailed silently, a silver boat in the sky.