Wiktionary:Word of the day/2024/May 19

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Word of the day
for May 19
sail close to the wind v (intransitive)
  1. (nautical) To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, while still making headway.
  2. (figurative) To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, illegal, or improper.

Today is the eve of European Maritime Day, which seeks to raise European citizens’ awareness of the seas and their importance.

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