Pronunciation

/səˈleɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• Sail: A large piece of fabric or membrane stretched on a frame, used to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship through the water.
• Sailing: The activity or sport of using sails to navigate a boat or ship.

Verb

• To sail: To navigate a boat or ship by using sails, often referring to the act of hoisting or adjusting sails to catch the wind.
• Sailed: Past tense of “to sail,” indicating the action of navigating with sails.

Adjective

• Sailing: Relating to the use of sails for movement; pertaining to boats or ships that rely on wind power.

Adverb

• Sailing: In a manner involving the use of sails; by means of sailing.

Phrases

• “Sailing the open seas”
• “Sailing into the sunset”
• “Learning to sail”
• “Sailing along”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sailors hoisted the sails to catch the wind.”
• Verb: “We decided to sail across the lake this weekend.”
• Adjective: “The yacht was a sleek, modern sailing vessel.”
• Adverb: “She sailed gracefully around the harbor.”

Synonyms

• Rig (for sails)
• Hoist (for raising sails)
• Tack (for changing direction)
• Course (for sailing path)
• Manoeuvre (for controlling the sail)
• Cruise (for sailing leisurely)