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Vocabulary Entry
vela
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of sail used on a boat.
Example Sentences
"The boat glided smoothly across the water with its large vela catching the wind."
"During our sailing trip, we had to adjust the vela to navigate the changing breeze."
"The crew efficiently folded the vela after the race was over."
V
verb
To sail with a sail.
Example Sentences
"They decided to vela around the bay for the afternoon."
"If the wind picks up, we can vela to the island in less than an hour."
"He loves to vela during the summer months when the weather is warm."