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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.

(nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.

Example: Take in sail: a storm is coming.

The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.

A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

Example: Let's go for a sail.

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.

To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

To set sail; to begin a voyage.

Example: We sail for Australia tomorrow.