Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /seɪl/ or [seɪ̯ɫ]Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Homophone: saleCategory:Terms with homophones

Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A sail is a large piece of fabric (cloth) to catch wind, used on a boat or a ship.

   They folded the sail.

Verb

1. (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If you sail, you move by catching the wind, usually by ship on water.

   They sail around the world every year in their boat.

2. (transitive & intransitive)Category:Transitive verbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If you sail, you travel on a boat or ship.

   We sailed across the Atlantic to reach Spain.

   We sailed the ship to the east of the island.