What is the meaning of sail?

noun

• A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel.
  • synonyms: canvas, canvass, sheet
• An ocean trip taken for pleasure.
  • synonyms: cruise
• Any structure that resembles a sail.

verb

• Traverse or travel on (a body of water. )
  • usage: "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
• Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions.
  • usage: "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
  • synonyms: sweep
• Travel on water propelled by wind.
  • usage: "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"
• Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means.
  • usage: "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
  • synonyms: voyage, navigate