sail

Speech parts

1. sail - Noun

2. sail - Verb

Meaning

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.

Anything resembling a sail, or regarded as a sail.

A wing; a van.

The extended surface of the arm of a windmill.

A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft.

A passage by a sailing vessel; a journey or excursion upon the water.

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.

To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a water fowl.

To be conveyed in a vessel on water; to pass by water; as, they sailed from London to Canton.

To set sail; to begin a voyage.

To move smoothly through the air; to glide through the air without apparent exertion, as a bird.

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.

To fly through; to glide or move smoothly through.

To direct or manage the motion of, as a vessel; as, to sail one's own ship.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Phrases with the word

Derivatives

Anagrams

Examples

We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. Aristotle Onassis

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott

When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal. Napoleon Hill

It is safest to sail within reach of the shore. Dutch Proverb

Hoist your sail when the wind is fair. English Proverb

Comes in at the end with a wet sail. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms