Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sail
noun/verb
/seɪl/
Definition
A sail is a piece of fabric that is attached to a boat or ship to catch the wind and help it move.
Examples
- She learned to sail when she was a child.
- The sail of the boat flapped in the wind.
- They set sail at dawn for their journey.
Meaning
The act of traveling across water using a sail to harness the wind’s energy.
Synonyms
- canvas
- cloth
- navigate
- cruise
