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SAIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sail.

How to pronounce sail:

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Sail - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11canvass12sheet8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An ocean trip taken for pleasure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cruise8

Any structure that resembles a sail

Sail - as a verb

Traverse or travel on (a body of water)

Example: "We sailed the atlantic"

Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Example: "The diva swept into the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweep10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel on water propelled by wind

Example: "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boat6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

Example: "The qe2 will sail to southampton tomorrow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
navigate12voyage13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
journey17travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We will sail to the Caribbean for our vacation."
"The boat sailed gracefully across the lake."
"They sailed around the world in a small yacht."
"He loves to sail in his free time."
"The ship sailed through rough waters during the storm."
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Word Game Points

Is SAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is SAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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