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Word: Sail
Speech Type: Noun
Old English segel (noun), seglian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeil and German Segel (nouns)
seɪl
a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel
Short Definition:piece of material on mast
Examples:- 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.
Short Definition:wind-catching apparatus on arm of windmill
a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat
Short Definition:voyage or excursion in ship
Examples:- they went for a sail
the conning tower of a submarine.
Short Definition:conning tower of submarine
a canvas sheet or tarpaulin
Short Definition:canvas sheet or tarpaulin
Examples:- the sail covering the load of crates broke loose from the truck
Word: Sail
Speech Type: Verb
seɪl
travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation
Short Definition:travel in boat with sails
Examples:- Ian took us out sailing on the lake
move smoothly and rapidly or in a stately or confident manner
Short Definition:move smoothly and rapidly or in stately or confident manner
Examples:- the ball sailed inside the right-hand post
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