resail
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈseɪl/
KK: /rɪˈseɪl/
noun
Definition
A second or later instance of a sailing event, especially in yacht racing.
Example
The team prepared for the resail after the first race was postponed due to bad weather.
Conversation
Did you hear about the upcoming resail of the yacht race?
Yeah, I heard they want to give it another shot after the last one was postponed.
I think it's a great idea; I love watching the boats compete again.
Same here! It’s always exciting to see who will win the resail.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
regatta
race
voyage
Antonyms
abandon
halt
stop
verb
Definition
To set sail again or to sail back to a place after having already sailed.
Example
After a brief stop, the crew decided to resail to the original destination.
Tense Forms
Past: resailed
Past Participle: resailed
Conversation
Are you ready to resail this weekend?
Absolutely! I can’t wait to get back on the water.
I hope we can resail even better than last time.
Root Explanation
Resail → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sail" (from Old English "segel", meaning to travel by water). The word "resail" means to sail again or to set sail once more.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sailing again' — 're-' means again, and 'sail' refers to traveling by water.
Visually Confused Words
tresaiel
reassail
foresail
retail
resoil
resile
reseal
rerail