Meaning & Definition of Sail in English

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

2. An ocean trip taken for pleasure

3. Any structure that resembles a sail

1. Traverse or travel on (a body of water)

• "We sailed the atlantic"

• "He sailed the pacific all alone"

2. 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"

3. Travel on water propelled by wind

• "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"

• "The ship sails on"

4. Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

• "The qe2 will sail to southampton tomorrow"