a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

[ Syn: canvas , canvass , sheet ]

an ocean trip taken for pleasure

[ Syn: cruise ]

any structure that resembles a sail

traverse or travel on (a body of water); We sailed the Atlantic; He sailed the Pacific all alone'

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; The diva swept into the room; Shreds of paper sailed through the air; The searchlights swept across the sky

[ Syn: sweep ]

travel on water propelled by wind; I love sailing, especially on the open sea; the ship sails on'

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow

[ Syn: voyage , navigate ]