Meaning of the word sail in English

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sail

US /seɪl/

UK /seɪl/

a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel

Example:

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The ship hoisted its sails and departed.

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We learned how to trim the sail for better speed.

Synonym:

canvas sheet rigging

to travel in a boat or ship, especially one powered by wind

Example:

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They decided to sail across the Atlantic.

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The boat sailed smoothly on the calm water.

Synonym:

cruise navigate voyage float

to move smoothly and rapidly through the air or over a surface

Example:

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The bird sailed effortlessly through the sky.

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The ball sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard.

Synonym:

glide float drift fly

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