Word SAIL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sail

🇺🇸 [seɪl]

Meanings

To move across water in a boat or ship using sails that are driven by wind. The word can also be used metaphorically to mean moving smoothly or effortlessly.

Examples

• They plan to sail across the Atlantic next summer.
• The boat sails smoothly when the wind is favorable.
• He loves to sail on the lake during the weekends.

Synonyms

navigate • cruise • glide

Antonyms

sink • dock • anchor