SAIL

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English segl; akin to Old High German segal ~ Date: before 12th century 1. a. an extent of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water, the ~s of a ship, a ship equipped with ~s, an extent of fabric used in propelling a wind-driven vehicle (as an iceboat), something that resembles a ~, a passage by a ~ing craft ; cruise , ~ed adjective II. verb Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to travel on water in a ship, yacht , 2. to travel on water by the action of wind upon ~s or by other means, to move or proceed easily, gracefully, nonchalantly, or without resistance , to move through the air , to begin a water voyage , transitive verb 1. to travel on (water) by means of motive power (as ~), to glide through, to direct or manage the motion of (as a ship), ~able adjective