motorsailer

1 6.7

A boat that has both sails and a motor to move it

noun
/ˈmoʊtərˌseɪlər/

Specialized

: velero motorizado

Many motorsailers are equipped with modern navigation systems.

Examples

We spent the afternoon sailing on the motorsailer, enjoying the wind and the sound of the engine running smoothly.
The couple chose a motorsailer for their vacation because it allowed them to travel quickly while still enjoying the option of sailing.
They spent the weekend exploring the coast on their motorsailer.
A motorsailer offers flexibility in both calm and windy conditions.
The family upgraded from a sailboat to a motorsailer for longer journeys.
The motorsailer glided smoothly across the water.
As the storm approached, the captain decided to rely on the motorsailer engine to escape the rough waters.

How Powered

powerboat

3 3.7

to motorboat

2 3.3

motorsailer

Specialized

1 6.7

sailboat

44 1.1

Surface Forms

motorsailer singular

motorsailers plural

Morphology

motorsailer = motor + sailer (transparent) = motor + sailer

Clear compound of 'motor' and 'sailer' meaning a vessel that uses both an engine and sails, directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Motorsailer combines motor and sail, where motor means 'engine' and sail means 'a large cloth that catches the wind'. So a motorsailer is a boat made to move by engine or by sail, which is why it is useful in both calm and windy weather.