sailoring

American  

[sey-ler-ing] / ˈseɪ lər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the occupation or duties of a sailor.

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Etymology

Origin of sailoring

First recorded in 1860–65; sailor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"Ben" Tillett, originally a bricklayer, progressed through shoemaking and sailoring to become General Secretary of the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Workers' Union, from its inception in 1887 until 1922.

From Time Magazine Archive

There ain't nothing TO sailoring, when you come to look it in the face.

From The Ebb-Tide by Osbourne, Lloyd

I never knew a sailor yet who wouldn't tell you sailoring was a dog's life; but I never knew one who quit and quite recovered from the hankering to go back.

From Cappy Ricks Retires by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

He took long voyages on the sea to learn the craft of sailoring, and made plans for various ports and shipping centers in his country.

From A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. by Edwards, Clayton

First chance there is, let me and you give up sailoring, and go ashore.”

From The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens by Fenn, George Manville