noun
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Synonyms
noun
an ocean trip taken for pleasure
Synonyms
noun
any structure that resembles a sail
verb
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
Examples
- We sailed the Atlantic
- He sailed the Pacific all alone
verb
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
Synonyms
Examples
- The diva swept into the room
- Shreds of paper sailed through the air
- The searchlights swept across the sky
verb
travel on water propelled by wind
Examples
- I love sailing, especially on the open sea
- the ship sails on
verb
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
Synonyms
Examples
- The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow