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Sailing the cart

Used when referring to a golf cart that has been taken off of (specifically) private property and driven down public roads illegally.
1. I saw Buddy sailing the fucking cart down the street like a champion who gave zero fucks.

2. Bill asked “how will we be getting there?” And Michael answered “fucking sailing the cart boiii !!!”
by harry pot June 5, 2018
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Sail close to the wind

verge on indecency, dishonesty, or disaster
Here's a sentence using "sail close to the wind":

The politician's campaign ads sailed close to the wind with their negative attacks on the opponent.
by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024
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sails and service

What a marine-supply store offers.
I always shop locally for all my boating needs; they have exceptional sails and service.
by QuacksO March 22, 2023
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Sail

Slang for suicide, or a suicide attempt. Similar to the slang associated word, "off, offed, offing".
"Yeah did you hear? That guy sailed"
by Nomicaluran December 23, 2023
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sail the ocean

To finger/caress/play with a partner's body while receiving nothing back.
I heard that Tom was going to sail the ocean with Stacy.
by lb180 October 11, 2022
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Caravel Sail

The Caravel Sail is a sail that evolved from Lateen Sails both of which have strong Austronesian influences.

Yes — there is strong circumstantial and structural evidence that the caravel sails of the Portuguese, especially their lateen rigging, were influenced by earlier Austronesian sailing technology, particularly the crab-claw sail used on paraw and proa vessels.

Let’s break this down:

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🔹 1. Portuguese Caravel and Lateen Sails

The caravel (15th century) was the main exploration ship of Portugal during the Age of Discovery.

It used lateen sails (triangular sails on angled masts), which allowed it to tack against the wind, unlike square-rigged European ships.

This innovation was critical for long-distance ocean voyages, including to India, Africa, and later Asia and the Philippines.

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🔹 2. Austronesian Crab-Claw Sails — The Original Triangular Sails

Austronesians had already been using crab-claw sails for over 3,000 years before the caravel.

These sails were highly efficient, capable of upwind sailing, speed, and maneuverability.

Found in:

Philippine paraw

Indonesian prahu

Micronesian proa

The mast was often tilted forward, similar to the lateen sail structure.
The Caravel Sail made the Age of Exploration possible.
by Cyclonetrading July 28, 2025
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