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sail

(s/eI/l )

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

Synonym:
canvas, canvass, sheet

source: wordnet30
an ocean trip taken for pleasure(noun.act)

Synonym:
cruise

source: wordnet30
any structure that resembles a sail(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.(noun)

source: webster1913

traverse or travel on (a body of water)(verb.motion)

Example:
We sailed the Atlantic.
He sailed the Pacific all alone.

source: wordnet30
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions(verb.motion)

Example:
Shreds of paper sailed through the air.

Synonym:
sweep

source: wordnet30
travel on water propelled by wind(verb.motion)

Example:
I love sailing, especially on the open sea.
The ship sails on.

source: wordnet30
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means(verb.motion)

Example:
The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow.

Synonym:
navigate, voyage

source: wordnet30
To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by the action of steam or other power.(verb)

source: webster1913
To pass or move upon, as in a ship, by means of sails; hence, to move or journey upon (the water) by means of steam or other force.(verb)

source: webster1913

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