1. plural of sail; large pieces of fabric attached to a boat or ship to catch the wind and make it move
Usage: nautical

1. third person singular present of sail; moves across water in a boat or ship
Usage: nautical
2. third person singular present of sail; moves smoothly and easily

Examples

• The yacht’s white sails billowed in the strong wind.
• She adjusts the sails to catch more wind.
• The captain sails his boat every weekend.
• The ship sails across the Atlantic Ocean.
• The paper airplane sails through the air.
• He sails through his homework without difficulty.
• The dancer sails across the stage gracefully.