Dictionary definition · sail
noun
- a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- an ocean trip taken for pleasure
- any structure that resembles a sail
verb
- traverse or travel on (a body of water)"We sailed the Atlantic"
- move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions"The diva swept into the room"
- travel on water propelled by wind"I love sailing, especially on the open sea"
- travel on water propelled by wind or by other means"The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).