What is another word for traverse sailing?
Pronunciation: [tɹɐvˈɜːs sˈe͡ɪlɪŋ] (IPA) 
Traverse sailing is a term that describes a particular type of sailing technique, where a boat or vessel is purposefully sailed across the wind, making a zigzagging pattern across the water. There are several synonyms for traverse sailing, including "tacking," "beating," "crabbing," and "working to windward." Each of these terms describes a slightly different aspect of traverse sailing, but they all refer to the same general idea of sailing a boat upwind by making a series of tacks and turns. Regardless of which synonym you use, traverse sailing is a fundamental technique that all sailors must master in order to navigate effectively in challenging wind conditions.
