n. 1.a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel 2.an ocean trip taken for pleasure sail v. 1.traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water) 2.move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions 3.travel in a boat propelled by wind 4.travel by boat on a boat propelled by wind or by other means
