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SAILS

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Sails.

How to pronounce sails:

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Sails - as a noun

A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvascanvasssheet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An ocean trip taken for pleasure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cruise

Any structure that resembles a sail

Sails - as a verb

Traverse or travel on (a body of water)

Example: "We sailed the atlantic"

Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

Example: "The diva swept into the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel on water propelled by wind

Example: "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

Example: "The qe2 will sail to southampton tomorrow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
navigatevoyage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
journeytravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The ship's sails billowed in the wind."
"The captain ordered the crew to hoist the sails."
"The boat's white sails contrasted against the blue sky."
"The yacht's elegant sails were made of high-quality fabric."
"The sailor adjusted the angle of the sails to catch the wind."
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Word Game Points

Is SAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sails is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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