Synonyms for sail

Synonyms for (noun) sail

Synonyms: sail, cruise

Definition: an ocean trip taken for pleasure

Similar words: voyage, ocean trip

Definition: an act of traveling by water


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: piece of cloth, piece of material

Definition: a separate part consisting of fabric


Synonyms: sail

Definition: any structure that resembles a sail

Similar words: structure, construction

Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons


Synonyms for (verb) sail

Synonyms: sail, voyage, navigate

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

Usage: The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow

Similar words: travel, journey

Definition: undertake a journey or trip


Synonyms: sail

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

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

Similar words: journey, travel

Definition: travel upon or across

Usage: travel the oceans


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: sail

Definition: travel on water propelled by wind

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

Similar words: boat

Definition: ride in a boat on water


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