SAIL CLOSE TO (OR NEAR) THE WIND


Meaning of SAIL CLOSE TO (OR NEAR) THE WIND in English

sail close to ( or near) the wind

1》 sail as nearly against the wind as possible.

2》 behave or operate in a risky way.

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sail close to ( or near) the wind

see wind 1 .

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