sail

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sail
seɪl Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel.
    E.g. all the sails were unfurled
  • a wind-catching apparatus attached to the arm of a windmill.
  • a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat.
    E.g. they went for a sail
  • the conning tower of a submarine.
  • a canvas sheet or tarpaulin.
    E.g. the sail covering the load of crates broke loose from the truck
verb
  • travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation.
    E.g. Ian took us out sailing on the lake
  • move smoothly and rapidly or in a stately or confident manner.
    E.g. the ball sailed inside the right-hand post

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