The clouds sailed through the sky like boats.

Meaning: This means that the clouds were moving across the sky in a similar way that boats move across water.

Choice of Words: Sailed is a verb that describes the movement of a boat on water. Boats are vessels that float on water and are used for transportation or recreation. Through means moving from one side to the other.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Clouds sailed sky like white boats.
• Clouds sailed across the blue sky like white boats.
• White clouds sailed like boats across sky.
• The clouds sailed across the blue sky like boats.
• Clouds sailed like boats in the sky.
• White clouds sailed across the sky like boats.
• Clouds sailed like white boats.
• Clouds sailed through the sky, like cotton balls on a gentle breeze.
• Autumn leaves float down like tiny boats.
• Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.