Definition for Sail (-s)

sail (-s), n. [OE segel, poss. 'hold, have, conquer'.]

  1. Spread of canvas; heavy fabric sewed to the masts to catch the wind by which a ship is driven.
  2. Voyager; vessel; traveler.
  3. Ship; vessel made to travel on water.

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