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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

: an extent of fabric (such as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water
: the sails of a ship
: a ship equipped with sails

: to travel on water in a ship
: yacht
: to travel on water by the action of wind upon sails or by other means

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