sailer

¹

[ sey-ler ]

noun

1. a vessel propelled by a sail or sails.
2. a vessel with reference to its powers or manner of sailing:

   The schooner was judged a good sailer.

Sailer

²

[ sey-ler; German zahy-ler ]

noun

1. An·ton [ahn, -tohn], Toni, 1935–2009, Austrian skier.

sailer

/ ˈseɪlə /

noun

1. a vessel, esp one equipped with sails, with specified sailing characteristics

   a good sailer

Word History and Origins

Origin of sailer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; sail, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Bhaghani’s consistency in making 14 of 17 field-goal attempts this season has done more than put the sophomore in the conversation to join Norm Johnson, John Lee, Chris Sailer, Justin Medlock and Ka’imi Fairbairn as one of the Bruins’ all-time great kickers; it has also earned him the nickname “Money Bhags” from special teams coordinator Kodi Whitfield.

From Los Angeles Times

He unranked as a prospect early in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports.com, but is considered the No. 4 kicker in his class by Chris Sailer Kicking.

From Seattle Times

“In soccer you’re always trained to keep the ball low. Especially when you’re shooting,” Sailer said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Having a great kicker is an absolute weapon,” said Chris Sailer, who runs Burbank-based Chris Sailer Kicking, one of the largest and most successful kicking schools in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

“Growing up as soccer players you’re developing that leg strength and that motion over years. It’s a very natural transition,” said Sailer, 47, the son of German immigrants who played both soccer and football at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High and had a short professional career spent mostly in arena football.

From Los Angeles Times