Best Alternative Words for SAILS
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| flies | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) | ||||||||
| cruises | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ocean trip taken for pleasure verb • drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure • travel at a moderate speed • look for a sexual partner in a public place • sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing | ||||||||
| drifts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) • a process of linguistic change over a period of time • a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the pervading meaning or tenor • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • wander from a direct course or at random • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • vary or move from a fixed point or course • live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely • move in an unhurried fashion • cause to be carried by a current • drive slowly and far afield for grazing • be subject to fluctuation • be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | ||||||||
| floats | verbv | |||||||
noun • the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment • the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public • a drink with ice cream floating in it • an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade • a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco • something that floats on the surface of water • an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom • set afloat • circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with • move lightly, as if suspended • put into the water • make the surface of level or smooth • allow (currencies) to fluctuate • convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation | ||||||||
| glides | verbv | |||||||
noun • a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant • the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it • the activity of flying a glider verb • move smoothly and effortlessly • fly in or as if in a glider plane • cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly | ||||||||
| navigates | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance • direct carefully and safely | ||||||||
| runs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely • the act of testing something • a race run on foot • an unbroken series of events • (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team • a regular trip • the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace • the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation • unrestricted freedom to use • the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.) • a small stream • a race between candidates for elective office • a row of unravelled stitches • the pouring forth of a fluid • an unbroken chronological sequence • a short trip verb • move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. • have a particular form • move along, of liquids • perform as expected when applied • change or be different within limits • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • cause to emit recorded audio or video • move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • be operating, running or functioning • change from one state to another • cause to perform • be affected by; be subjected to • continue to exist • occur persistently • carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • conduct to completion • pass over, across, or through • cause something to pass or lead somewhere • make without a miss • deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor • cause an animal to move fast • be diffused • sail before the wind • cover by running; run a certain distance • extend or continue for a certain period of time • set animals loose to graze • keep company • run with the ball; in such sports as football • travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means • travel a route regularly • pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) • compete in a race • progress by being changed • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • come unraveled or undone as if by snagging • become undone | ||||||||
| speeds | verbv | |||||||
noun • distance travelled per unit time • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens • changing location rapidly • the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression verb • move hurridly • move faster • move very fast • travel at an excessive or illegal velocity • cause to move faster | ||||||||
| travels | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of going from one place to another • a movement through space that changes the location of something • self-propelled movement verb • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically • undertake a journey or trip • make a trip for pleasure • travel upon or across • undergo transportation as in a vehicle • travel from place to place, as for the purpose of finding work, preaching, or acting as a judge | ||||||||
| voyages | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act of traveling by water • a journey to some distant place verb • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | ||||||||
| canvas | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy, closely woven fabric • an oil painting on canvas fabric • the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account • a tent made of canvas fabric • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel • the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete verb • cover with canvas | ||||||||
| canvass | verbv | |||||||
noun • the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel • a tent made of canvas fabric • an oil painting on canvas fabric • the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete • a heavy, closely woven fabric verb • get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions • solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | ||||||||
| cruise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ocean trip taken for pleasure verb • drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure • travel at a moderate speed • look for a sexual partner in a public place • sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing | ||||||||
| navigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance • direct carefully and safely | ||||||||
| sheet | nounn | |||||||
noun • any broad thin expanse or surface • paper used for writing or printing • bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs • (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape • newspaper with half-size pages • a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel verb • come down as if in sheets • cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping | ||||||||
| sweep | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wide scope • someone who cleans soot from chimneys • winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge • a long oar used in an open boat • (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line • a movement in an arc verb • sweep across or over • move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions • sweep with a broom or as if with a broom • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • to cover or extend over an area or time period • clean by sweeping • win an overwhelming victory in or on • cover the entire range of • make a big sweeping gesture or movement | ||||||||
| voyage | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act of traveling by water • a journey to some distant place verb • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | ||||||||
