sail
//seɪl//
Noun
sailSingular
sailsPlural
1
A piece of fabric attached to a mast that catches the wind and propels a boat or ship.
The wind filled the sail and the boat moved forward.
2
A trip or voyage in a boat or ship, especially one powered by sails.
We went for a sail around the island.
Verb
sailInfinitive
sailPresent tense
sailedPast tense
sailedPast participle
sailingPresent participle
sailsThird-person singular
1
To travel across water in a boat or ship, especially one powered by wind.
We sailed across the ocean in a small boat.
2
To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or across a surface.
The paper airplane sailed across the room.
3
To begin a voyage or journey by water.
The ship will sail at noon tomorrow.