sail

noun

  1. 1

    an ocean trip taken for pleasure

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    any structure that resembles a sail

verb

  1. 1

    travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

    The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow

  2. 2

    traverse or travel on (a body of water)

    We sailed the Atlantic

    He sailed the Pacific all alone

  3. 3

    move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

    The diva swept into the room

    Shreds of paper sailed through the air

  4. 4

    travel on water propelled by wind

    I love sailing, especially on the open sea

    the ship sails on

Synonyms

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