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sail through

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Definition of sail through

: to move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way
  • The ball sailed through the open window.
  • The bill sailed through the legislature with only token opposition.
  • She sailed through the exam/course.

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sail play

  1. : an extent of fabric (such as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water

  2. : the sails of a ship

  3. : a ship equipped with sails

  1. : to travel on water in a ship

  2. : yacht

  3. : to travel on water by the action of wind upon sails or by other means

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