[seɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel
(e.g: all the sails were unfurled)

- a wind-catching apparatus attached to the arm of a windmill

- a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat
(e.g: they went for a sail)

- the conning tower of a submarine

- a canvas sheet or tarpaulin
(e.g: the sail covering the load of crates broke loose from the truck)


Phrases:
- in full sail
- take in sail
- under sail

Origin:
Old English segel (noun), seglian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeil and German Segel (nouns)

[seɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation
(e.g: Ian took us out sailing on the lake)

- move smoothly and rapidly or in a stately or confident manner
(e.g: the ball sailed inside the right-hand post)


Phrases:
- in full sail
- take in sail
- under sail

Origin:
Old English segel (noun), seglian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeil and German Segel (nouns)