Definitions for sail

Definitions for (noun) sail

Main entry: sail, cruise

Definition: an ocean trip taken for pleasure


Main entry: sail, sheet, canvas, canvass

Definition: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel


Main entry: sail

Definition: any structure that resembles a sail


Definitions for (verb) sail

Main entry: sail, voyage, navigate

Definition: travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

Usage: The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow


Main entry: sail

Definition: traverse or travel on (a body of water)

Usage: We sailed the Atlantic; He sailed the Pacific all alone


Main entry: sail, sweep

Definition: move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Usage: The diva swept into the room; Shreds of paper sailed through the air; The searchlights swept across the sky


Main entry: sail

Definition: travel on water propelled by wind

Usage: I love sailing, especially on the open sea; the ship sails on


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