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Sail

Sayl

/ˈseɪl/

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sail

Dictionary meaning

An ocean trip taken for pleasure.

Examples

  • The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow.
  • We sailed the Atlantic.

Synonyms: cruise

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