SAIL

(noun) an ocean trip taken for pleasure
synonyms : cruise
(noun) a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
synonyms : canvas , canvass , sheet
The people in the ship were worried that the canvas would be torn by the heavy wind. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) any structure that resembles a sail
(verb) travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
"The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
synonyms : navigate , voyage
(verb) traverse or travel on (a body of water)
"We sailed the Atlantic", "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
(verb) 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"
synonyms : sweep
(verb) travel on water propelled by wind
"I love sailing, especially on the open sea", "the ship sails on"

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