sail Synonyms
Another word for sail
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of material, usually canvas, extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship.
"The crew hoisted the main spinnaker as the wind began to pick up over the harbor."
• verb (Context 2)
To travel on water in a ship or boat.
"They plan to voyage across the Atlantic Ocean next summer."
• verb (Context 3)
To direct or manage a ship or boat on its course.
"It took him years to learn how to navigate a yacht safely in rough waters."
• verb (Context 4)
To move smoothly, rapidly, or effortlessly.
"She sailed through the exam with top marks, having studied thoroughly for weeks."
• noun (Context 5)
A voyage or excursion in a vessel, especially a sailing ship.
"We went for a short voyage around the bay before sunset."
• noun (Context 6)
One of the wind-catching arms or boards attached to the rotor of a windmill.
"The wooden vane of the old Dutch windmill creaked as it turned steadily in the breeze."
Opposites of sail
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sail varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: