sail

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sail Definition

• (n) a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
• (n) an ocean trip taken for pleasure
• (v) traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
• (v) move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
• (v) travel in a boat propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"
• (v) travel by boat on a boat propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"

sail Synonyms

• canvas
• canvass
• cruise
• navigate
• sail
• sheet
• sweep
• voyage