experienced sailor

collocation in English

meaningsofexperiencedandsailor

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experienced
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ənst/us
/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ənst/
having skill or knowledge because you have done something ...
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sailor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈseɪ.lər/us
/ˈseɪ.lɚ/
a person who works on a ship, especially one who is not ...
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(Definition ofexperiencedandsailorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Upgrades can be added to enhance sail control for competitive sailing, making the boat attractive to both novice and experienced sailors alike.
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Maritime law may, for example, recognize the mostexperiencedsailoras the captain.
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He was already anexperiencedsailor, and would become one of the most respected pilots in the region.
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Ferdinand, anexperiencedsailor, takes on the role of the captain and every one agrees that they will only survive if they stick together.
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When they were getting lost, they decided to throw overboard many of the more experienced sailors.
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It is ideally suited for families, or less experienced sailors, or those who want a solid, easily handled, undemanding dinghy for cruising.
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At that time a frigate carried two masters mates, who were often senior and experienced sailors.
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A wealth of experienced sailors and boaters willing to share their expertise are readily available.
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Although most experienced sailors would carry a paddle rather than oars, if necessary it rows well.
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Upgrades can be added to enhance sail control for competitive sailing, making the boat attractive to both novice and experienced sailors alike.
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The class is generally family friendly, though experienced sailors will still be challenged at the higher levels of competition.
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These experienced sailors were to be found on the upper levels of the triremes.
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Historically, they were experienced sailors and used stars to navigate during the night.
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For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors.
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In the 1970s a group of experienced sailors spearheaded the creation of an offshore sailing department which gave the opportunity for older members to participate in nautical activities.
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Octavian's fleet of smaller, more maneuverable vessels was filled with experienced sailors.
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