Sail Word Meaning

Old English segel (noun), seglian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeil and German Segel (nouns)

a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel

piece of material on mast

• all the sails were unfurled
• the boat can no longer carry that area of sail

a wind-catching apparatus attached to the arm of a windmill.

wind-catching apparatus on arm of windmill

a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat

voyage or excursion in ship

• they went for a sail

the conning tower of a submarine.

conning tower of submarine

a canvas sheet or tarpaulin

canvas sheet or tarpaulin

• the sail covering the load of crates broke loose from the truck

travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation

travel in boat with sails

• Ian took us out sailing on the lake

move smoothly and rapidly or in a stately or confident manner

move smoothly and rapidly or in stately or confident manner

• the ball sailed inside the right-hand post