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sailnoun
sails
pl
UK
/seɪl/
US
/seɪl/
Translations
The sailors hoisted the sail to catch the morning breeze.
Les marins ont hissé la voile pour capter la brise du matin.
Additional translations
aileEn parlant d’un moulin à vent ou d’un dispositif analogue.
navigationPar extension, pour une sortie ou un voyage en bateau à voile.
kiosqueTerme technique en marine, pour la superstructure d’un sous-marin.
Definitions
A piece of fabric attached to a boat or ship, used to catch the wind and propel the vessel.
The sailors hoisted the sail to catch the morning breeze.
A trip or journey made by a sailing vessel.
We went for a sail around the bay to enjoy the sunset.
A blade, panel, or surface of a windmill or similar device that catches the wind.
The old windmill's sails creaked as they turned in the evening breeze.
The tower-like structure on the upper surface of a submarine that houses the periscope and other equipment.
The submarine’s sail broke the surface as it prepared to launch the reconnaissance drone.
Synonyms
cloth
wing
sheet
tarpaulin
canvas
sailverb
sailed
Past Simple
sailed
Past Participle
sailing
Gerund
UK
/seɪl/
US
/seɪl/
Translations
They decided to sail across the Atlantic Ocean for their vacation.
Ils ont décidé de naviguer à travers l’océan Atlantique pour leurs vacances.
Additional translations
appareillerPour le départ d’un navire par mer.
naviguerPour conduire ou manœuvrer un voilier.
glisserSens figuré ou physique d’un déplacement fluide et rapide.
Definitions
To travel on water in a ship or boat using sails.
They decided to sail across the Atlantic Ocean for their vacation.
To move smoothly and rapidly.
The paper airplane sailed across the room and landed on the desk.
To begin a journey or voyage by sea.
The ship will sail at dawn, so all passengers must be on board by then.
To operate or navigate a sailing vessel.
She learned how to sail a yacht during her summer break.
Synonyms
cruise
glide
float
drift
travel
move
navigate
sailadjective
more sail
Comp.
most sail
Super.
UK
/seɪl/
US
/seɪl/
Used attributively to describe things relating to sails or sailing.
Translations
voilierEmploi adjectival rare, dans le domaine nautique.
The marina offers a variety of sail training programs for beginners.
La marina propose विविध?
Definitions
Relating to or designed for propulsion by sails.
The marina offers a variety of sail training programs for beginners.
Synonyms
sailable
sail-powered
seafaring
maritime
nautical
sailing
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