sail

[US]/seɪl/
[UK]/seɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. navigate on water; set sail
n. a piece of fabric attached to a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat; a journey by boat
vt. travel by boat

Phrases & Collocations

set sail

smooth sailing

sailboat

sailing trip

sail for

in sail

sail in

set sail for

under sail

sail through

shorten sail

make sail

sail a boat

sail boat

sail into

sail over

sail out

solar sail

full sail

Example Sentences

The sailboat glided gracefully across the water.

They set sail for a new adventure.

The sailors hoisted the sails to catch the wind.

She loves to sail on calm days.

The sail flapped loudly in the strong wind.

He learned how to sail at a young age.

Their dream is to sail around the world.

The sail was torn in the storm.

The crew worked together to raise the sail.

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