Word Meaning

sail definition and meaning

n. 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.
n. Anything resembling a sail, or regarded as a sail.
n. A wing; a van.
n. The extended surface of the arm of a windmill.
n. A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft.
n. A passage by a sailing vessel; a journey or excursion upon the water.
n. 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.
n. To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a water fowl.
n. To be conveyed in a vessel on water; to pass by water; as, they sailed from London to Canton.
n. To set sail; to begin a voyage.
n. To move smoothly through the air; to glide through the air without apparent exertion, as a bird.
v. t. 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.
v. t. To fly through; to glide or move smoothly through.
v. t. To direct or manage the motion of, as a vessel; as, to sail one's own ship.

Crossword clues for sail

- Expanse of canvas
- Go by boat
- Go by ship
- Go yachting
- Lisa designed spinnaker
- Make voyage
- Ocean racing vessel
- Put to sea
- Romp
- Ship’s canvas
- Spinnaker, e.g.
- Travel by sea
- Travel by ship
- Travel by yacht
- Wander about