English Word · Intermediate
spoom
To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted
Pronunciation: say spoom
Meaning
To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.
Example
17th century: Samuel Pepys We might have spooned before the wind as well as they.
17th century: Samuel Pepys We might have spooned before the wind as well as they.
Practice tips
- Practice spoom out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.