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
1.traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water);
We sailed the Atlantic
2.move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions;
The diva swept into the room
3.travel in a boat propelled by wind;
I love sailing, especially on the open sea
4.travel by boat on a boat propelled by wind or by other means;
The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow