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Voyage

Formerly, a passage either by sea or land; a journey, in general; but not chiefly limited to a passing by sea or water from one place, port, or country, to another; especially, a passing or journey by water to a distant place or country.

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Narrower term 3

Crossing 76% connected

of Cross

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Cruise 76% connected

See Cruse, a small bottle.

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Sail 76% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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Manner of action 1

Cruise 76% connected

See Cruse, a small bottle.

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Broader term 4

Journey 76% connected

The travel or work of a day.

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Journeying 76% connected

of Journey

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Seafaring 76% connected

Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.

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Travel 76% connected

To labor; to travail.

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Derivationally related 6

Navigable 74% connected

Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels; as, a navigable river.

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Navigable 74% connected

Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels; as, a navigable river.

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Navigate 74% connected

To joirney by water; to go in a vessel or ship; to perform the duties of a navigator; to use the waters as a highway or channel for commerce or commu…

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Navigate 74% connected

To joirney by water; to go in a vessel or ship; to perform the duties of a navigator; to use the waters as a highway or channel for commerce or commu…

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Navigation 74% connected

The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.

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Navigation 74% connected

The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.

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Synonym 2

Navigate 92% connected

To joirney by water; to go in a vessel or ship; to perform the duties of a navigator; to use the waters as a highway or channel for commerce or commu…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sail 92% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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