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The correct spelling is sails.
How to pronounce sails
/seɪlz/
nounIPA: /seɪlz/
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The correct spelling is sails. A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and… For example: "Take in sail: a storm is coming."
Usage Examples
“Take in sail: a storm is coming.”
“Let's go for a sail.”
“Twenty sail were in sight.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
- 2.(nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.
- 3.The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.
- 4.A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.
- 5.(plural "sail") A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft.
verb
- 1.To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
- 2.To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
- 3.To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
- 4.To set sail; to begin a voyage.
- 5.To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
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