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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
02
to move smoothly and gracefully with sweeping or gliding motions
Intransitive: to sail | to sail to a direction
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
04
to traverse a body of water using a sail-powered vessel
Transitive: to sail a body of water
Sail
01
an ocean trip taken for pleasure
02
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
03
any structure that resembles a sail
sail
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sailing
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sailing
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sailor
n
sailor
n
Example
In favorable conditions, the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake.
The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze.
The luxury cruise liner sailed along the coastline, offering passengers breathtaking views of the sunset.
The historic tall ship, fully restored, sailed proudly into the harbor, capturing the essence of maritime history.
The ship sailed yonder beyond the horizon.
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