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to sail
01
to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine
Intransitive: to sail to a direction | to sail
Examples
The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze.
02
to move smoothly and gracefully with sweeping or gliding motions
Intransitive: to sail | to sail to a direction
Examples
The graceful figure skater seemed to sail across the ice.
03
to direct or manage the motion of a vessel or vehicle, typically propelled by wind or water
Transitive: to sail a vessel or vehicle
Examples
The captain skillfully sailed the ship through treacherous waters.
04
to traverse a body of water using a sail-powered vessel
Transitive: to sail a body of water
Examples
They sailed the vast ocean, embarking on a journey to explore distant lands and discover new horizons.
Sail
01
a journey across the ocean or another large body of water, typically undertaken for leisure or enjoyment
Examples
They embarked on a relaxing sail along the coast.
02
a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward
Examples
The ship 's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed.
03
any structure that resembles a sail
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