The old sailor felt the wind bite as the sea rose. The sail whipped; the rigging snarled and sang. He climbed the mast, hands on cold rigging, fingers working fast on a jammed shackle. The rigging released, the sail filled, the boat steadied, and the crew laughed with relief. Nearby, spare rigging thudded; other rigging stilled.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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