Pronunciation: /seɪl/
noun an instance of sailing, a voyage on water
A1 I saw a beautiful sailboat on the lake.
A2 The sail of the boat was billowing in the wind.
B1 The sailors raised the sail as they prepared to set off.
B2 The sail of the ship was torn in the storm.
C1 The intricate design of the sail was a work of art.
C2 The sail of the yacht was made from the finest materials money could buy.
verb to control the movement of a boat or ship by adjusting the sails
A1 I sail on the lake with my friends.
A2 She learned how to sail when she was on vacation.
B1 We are planning to sail to the Caribbean next summer.
B2 The experienced sailor knew how to sail through the storm.
C1 Sailing across the ocean requires advanced navigation skills.
C2 The sailor decided to sail around the world in a solo expedition.
formal The captain decided to sail the ship towards the horizon.
informal Let's sail to that island for a day trip.
slang I heard they're planning to sail down the coast next weekend.
figurative She knew she had to sail through the storm of challenges to reach her goals.
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