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sail

8 entries found.

Main Entry:
1sail 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1sail
Pronunciation:
\ˈsāl, as last element in compounds often səl\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English segl; akin to Old High German segal sail
Date:
before 12th century
1 a (1): an extent of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water (2): the sails of a ship bplural usually sail : a ship equipped with sails2: an extent of fabric used in propelling a wind-driven vehicle (as an iceboat)3: something that resembles a sail ; especially : a streamlined conning tower on a submarine4: a passage by a sailing craft : cruise
sailed 
          Listen to the pronunciation of sailed \ˈsāld\ adjective
under sail
: in motion with sails set
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