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sail - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
sail
Definition
(noun) a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Synonyms
:
canvas
,
canvass
,
sheet
Definition
(noun) an ocean trip taken for pleasure
Synonyms
:
cruise
Definition
(noun) any structure that resembles a sail
Definition
(verb) traverse or travel on (a body of water)
Example Sentence
We sailed the Atlantic
He sailed the Pacific all alone
Definition
(verb) move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
Synonyms
:
sweep
Example Sentence
The diva swept into the room
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
The searchlights swept across the sky
Definition
(verb) travel on water propelled by wind
Example Sentence
I love sailing, especially on the open sea
the ship sails on
Definition
(verb) travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
Synonyms
:
navigate
,
voyage
Example Sentence
The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow
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