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1. sail - noun

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

Synonym(s): canvas, canvass, sheet

Hypernym(s): piece_of_cloth, piece_of_material




2. sail - noun

· an ocean trip taken for pleasure

Synonym(s): cruise

Hypernym(s): ocean_trip, voyage




3. sail - noun

· any structure that resembles a sail

Hypernym(s): structure, construction




4. sail - verb

· traverse or travel on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"

Hypernym(s): travel, journey




5. sail - verb

· move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"

Synonym(s): sweep

Hypernym(s): move




6. sail - verb

· travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"

Hypernym(s): boat




7. sail - verb

· travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"

Synonym(s): voyage, navigate

Hypernym(s): travel, journey





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