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sailable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈseɪləbl̩/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • homophone: saleable
  • homophone: salable

1

adj

Meaning 1

That can be sailed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • The canoes of that tribe were not sailable; they were paddled on rivers and lakes, and they did not go to sea, as the sea coast was controlled by other tribes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: unsailable

2

adj

Meaning 2

Navigable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • The upper reaches of this bay are not sailable; there are too many shoals and no dredged channel.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: unsailable, unnavigable

History

Etymology

From sail + -able.