sail Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Verb
sail
Meaning

A sail is a large piece of strong fabric (like canvas) attached to a boat or ship that catches the wind to push the vessel through the water.
to control a boat that has no engine and is pushed by the wind:

  • He sailed the dinghy up the river.
  • She sailed around the world single-handed in her yacht.
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