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Sails
/seɪlz/
A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
📖 Definitions of "Sails"
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A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
- 2
(nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.
"Take in sail: a storm is coming."
- 3
The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.
- 4
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.
"Let's go for a sail."
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To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
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To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
- 3
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
- 4
To set sail; to begin a voyage.
"We sail for Australia tomorrow."
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