Meaning of 'sail'

noun

an ocean trip taken for pleasure

Synonyms: cruise

noun

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

Synonyms: canvas canvass sheet

noun

any structure that resembles a sail

verb

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

Example: "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"

Synonyms: voyage

verb

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

Example: "We sailed the Atlantic"

verb

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Synonyms: sweep

verb

travel on water propelled by wind

Example: "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"