· 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
· an ocean trip taken for pleasure
Synonym(s): cruise
Hypernym(s): ocean_trip, voyage
· any structure that resembles a sail
Hypernym(s): structure, construction
· traverse or travel on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
· 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
· travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"
Hypernym(s): boat
· travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"