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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNave a vela
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈna.ve a ˈve.la
"La nave a vela ha attraversato il mare."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large sailing ship, especially one used for commercial purposes.
"The windjammer sailed gracefully across the horizon, its sails billowing in the breeze." - 2
A term used to describe a traditional sailing vessel, often associated with the age of sail.
"Many tourists enjoy cruises on a windjammer, experiencing the charm of sailing as it was done centuries ago."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'windjammer' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'wind' and 'jammer', a colloquial term for a sailing ship that utilizes wind for propulsion. It reflects the maritime culture of the time, particularly in relation to large sailing vessels used for trade and transport.
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Grand voilier
Transliteration: gʁɑ̃ vwa.jɛʁ
"Le grand voilier a navigué sur l'océan."
Windjammer
Transliteration: vɪndˌjamɐ
"Der Windjammer segelte majestätisch über das Wasser."
Nave a vela
Transliteration: ˈna.ve a ˈve.la
"La nave a vela ha attraversato il mare."
Barco de vela
Transliteration: ˈbaɾ.ko ðe ˈβe.la
"El barco de vela navegó por el océano."
Barco à vela
Transliteration: ˈbaʁ.ku a ˈvela
"O barco à vela deslizou suavemente sobre as águas."
बड़ी नौका
Transliteration: baṛī naukā
"बड़ी नौका समुद्र में तैर रही थी।"
大帆船
Transliteration: dà fān chuán
"大帆船在海上航行。"
대형 범선
Transliteration: daehyeong beomseon
"대형 범선이 바다를 항해하고 있습니다."
大型帆船
Transliteration: ōgata hansen
"大型帆船が海を渡っています。"
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