outsail

American  

[out-seyl] / ˌaʊtˈseɪl /

verb (used with object)

1. to outdo in sailing; sailing; sail farther, more skillfully, or faster than.

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Etymology

Origin of outsail

First recorded in 1610–20; out- + sail

Example Sentences

Arthur D. Story; designed to outsail any fishing boat afloat, the Gertrude L. Thebaud will go to the Grand Banks for a summer of fishing to season her for the fish-schooner races in the fall.

From Time Magazine Archive

If the winds pick up as they are predicted to do, many old salts think that Conner, considered the best 12-meter skipper in the world, can outsail the "Plastic Fantastic."

From Time Magazine Archive

My compliments to Mr. Harland; and if she seem a lively boat, give her the stars and stripes; but if she be dull, and we can easily outsail her, show John Dutchman.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Well, Elsa, I’ll say this––that I don’t believe that there was ever a schooner built that could outgame and outsail this one.

From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.

I can outsail you in light winds—and I really don't care what I do now.

From Yorke The Adventurer by Becke, Louis