Definition
Definition of sails - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
boatingpieces of fabric used to catch wind on a boat
- The sails billowed in the strong wind.
2.
metaphoricalanything resembling or functioning like a sail
- The skyscraper's sails glistened in the sun.
3.
nautical slangDated the sailmaker on board shipDated
- The sails repaired the torn canvas.
Images of sails
pieces of fabric used to catch wind on a boat
Expressions with sails
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adapt to new conditions or situations
In life, we must adjust the sails to navigate through challenges.
adapt one's actions to suit circumstances
In tough times, businesses must trim the sails to stay afloat.
open sails to catch wind and move a boat
The captain ordered the crew to spread their sails at dawn.
reduce one's expenses
They decided to trim their sails during the economic downturn.
moving forward with full energy or effort
She tackled the project with all sails set.
Origin of sails
Old English, segl (sail)
Terms with sails included in their meaning
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material
strong cloth used for sails and tents
boats
move on water using sails
watercraft
boat propelled mainly by sails
recreational sailing
person who sails boats for sport or recreation
watercraft
boat propelled by sails
wind ship
large ship with sails used for travel or transport
rotating structure
structure with sails or blades that rotate in the wind
maritime
sails of a vessel
maritime
with all sails set and catching wind
boats ships
moved or operated using sails and wind
ready to sail
having sails set and ready for sailing
boating
run a boat using its engine instead of sails
maritime
ship that sails along the coast for trade
maritime
tall pole on a ship supporting sails or rigging
maritime
equipped with sails and necessary rigging
maritime
ropes and chains supporting ship's masts and sails
small sailboat
small boat with sails often used for sport or training
maritime
condition of a boat with no sails up
sailing dinghy
small boat with sails for sport or training
nautical transport
boat or ship propelled by sails
type of ship
sailing ship with square sails on at least two masts
maritime
ship with square sails used for sailing
maritime
two-masted ship with square sails
transportation
sailing ship with three tall poles for sails
Examples of sails in a sentence
The colorful sails stood out against the blue sky. The sails of the yacht were torn by the storm. The sails of the windmill turned slowly. The sails worked tirelessly during the storm. After the battle, the sails were busy with repairs.
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- French:voiles, maître-voilier, ...
- German:Segel, Segelmacher, ...
- Italian:vele, velaio, ...
- Spanish:velas, velero, ...
- Portuguese:velas, velameiro, ...
- Chinese:帆, 翼状结构, ...
- Japanese:帆, 帆作り職人, ...
- Arabic:أَشْرِعَة, خياط الأشرعة, ...
- Hebrew:מִפְרָשִׂים, תוֹפֵר הַמִּפְרָשִׂים, ...
- Russian:паруса, парусник, ...
- Ukrainian:вітрила, вітрильник, ...
- Hindi:पाल, पाल जैसी संरचना, ...
Definition of sail - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
boatsmove on water using sails
- The yacht will sail to the island tomorrow.
2.
start journeybegin a voyage on water
- They sailed from New York to London..
3.
move swiftlymove smoothly and rapidly
- The skateboarder sailed down the street..
Noun
1.
boatingfabric on a boat catching wind to move
- The sail caught the wind and propelled the boat.
2.
boat tripjourney taken on a sailboat
- We went for a sail around the bay.
3.
submarine partsTECH. US the conning tower of a submarineTECH. US
- The submarine's sail was visible above water.
4.
sea biologyTECH. the floating part of a siphonophoreTECH.
- The sail of the Portuguese man-of-war was visible.
Images of sail
fabric on a boat catching wind to move 
the conning tower of a submarine 
the floating part of a siphonophore
Expressions with sail
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move smoothly down a water body
We decided to sail down the river for a relaxing afternoon.
leave a place by boat
They decided to sail off at dawn.
leave a place by boat
They decided to sail out of the harbor at dawn.
begin a journey by sea
The crew set sail at dawn for their next adventure..
act in a risky or nearly improper way without crossing the line
He tends to sail close to the wind with his business deals.
move into a place smoothly and confidently
The yacht sailed into the harbor at sunset.
succeed or progress quickly and easily with little effort
She will sail through the exam without any trouble.
travel across all the major oceans
He dreams to sail the seven seas one day.
move through life smoothly and effortlessly
She manages to sail through life with grace and ease.
use a false identity or pretense
The spy sailed under false colors during the mission.
pretend to be something else to trick people
He sailed under false colours to get their trust.
moving at maximum speed or with all resources used
The ship was under full sail as it crossed the bay.
with rapid and unimpeded progress
The project is moving full sail ahead.
moved or operated using sails and wind
The sail-powered boat glided across the lake.
act in opposition to prevailing conditions
Starting a new business now is like sailing against the wind.
historical period when sailing ships dominated sea travel
The age of sail revolutionized global trade routes.
start a journey, often by setting sails or beginning something new
They decided to make sail and explore new lands.
progress easily with favorable conditions
With the new funding, the project sailed before the wind.
move past a place or object while traveling on water
We watched the fishing boats sail by the quiet harbor entrance.
sign resembling a sail used for advertising
The store used a sail sign to attract customers.
navigate a boat on the Red Sea
They plan to sail the Red Sea next summer.
device used to slow a boat
The sailors deployed a drag sail during the storm.
triangular canvas on long yard slanting from mast, common in Mediterranean craft
Mediterranean fishing boats often carried a lateen sail.
travel by ship without cargo, carrying weight for balance
The vessel will sail in ballast to the next port.
Origin of sail
Old English, segl (sail)
Examples of sail in a sentence
We will sail around the peninsula this afternoon. The ship will sail at dawn. We plan to sail around the island. The paper plane sailed across the classroom. She watched the kite sail into the sky. The sail was torn during the storm.
They hoisted the sail to catch more wind. They took a sunset sail before dinner. Our sail to the island lasted three hours. The crew climbed up to the sail for a better view. Repairs were needed on the submarine's sail. The sail helps the organism float on water. Researchers studied the sail's structure in detail.
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- French:naviguer, voile, ...
- German:segeln, Segel, ...
- Italian:navigare, vela, ...
- Spanish:navegar, vela, ...
- Portuguese:navegar, vela, ...
- Chinese:航行, 帆, ...
- Japanese:帆走する, 帆, ...
- Arabic:أَبْحَرَ, شِرَاع, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְלִיג, מִפְרָשׂ, ...
- Russian:плыть, парус, ...
- Ukrainian:плисти, вітрило, ...
- Hindi:पाल से चलना, पाल, ...
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