sail

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Similar word(s): canvas, canvass, sheet

Definition categories: man–made

2. an ocean trip taken for pleasure

Similar word(s): cruise

Definition categories: act, voyage

3. any structure that resembles a sail

Definition categories: man–made, construction, structure

Sentences with sail as a noun:

- Let's go for a sail.

- Twenty sail were in sight.

- We caught three sails today.

verb

1. traverse or travel on (a body of water)

- We sailed the Atlantic

- He sailed the Pacific all alone

Definition categories: motion, journey, travel

2. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

- Shreds of paper sailed through the air

Similar word(s): sweep

Definition categories: motion, move

3. travel on water propelled by wind

- I love sailing, especially on the open sea

- the ship sails on

Definition categories: motion, boat

4. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

- The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow

Similar word(s): navigate, voyage

Definition categories: motion, journey, travel

Sentences with sail as a verb:

- We sail for Australia tomorrow.

- The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room.