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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for sail

Noun

1. sail, canvas, canvass, sheet, piece of cloth, piece of material
usage: a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
2. cruise, sail, ocean trip, voyage
usage: an ocean trip taken for pleasure

Verb

1. sail, travel, journey
usage: traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
2. sweep, sail, move, sail through
usage: 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"
3. sail, boat
usage: travel in a boat propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"
4. voyage, sail, navigate, travel, journey
usage: travel by boat on a boat propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
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