English to English noun
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a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel | | source: wordnet30
2 |
an ocean trip taken for pleasure | | source: wordnet30
3 |
any structure that resembles a sail | | source: wordnet30
4 |
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. | | source: webster1913 verb
5 |
traverse or travel on (a body of water) | | Example: We sailed the Atlantic He sailed the Pacific all alone
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6 |
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | | Example: The diva swept into the room Shreds of paper sailed through the air The searchlights swept across the sky
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7 |
travel on water propelled by wind | | Example: I love sailing, especially on the open sea the ship sails on
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8 |
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | | Example: The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow
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9 |
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. | | source: webster1913
10 |
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. | | source: webster1913
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