sails

[seɪlz]

sails Definition

• 1. a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship through water
• 2. a voyage or excursion, especially in a sailboat

Using sails: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sails" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sails were hoisted and the ship began to move.

• Example

  We went for a sail on the lake.

• Example

  The yacht has five sails.

sails Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sails

• canvas
• sheet
• rigging
• cloth

Phrases with sails

• set sail

  to begin a voyage by raising the sails

  Example

  The ship set sail at dawn.

• take the wind out of someone's sails

  to undermine or weaken someone's position or argument

  Example

  The new evidence took the wind out of the prosecutor's sails.

• make headway

  to make progress, especially against difficulties

  Example

  We made good headway under full sail.

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Summary: sails in Brief

The term 'sails' [seɪlz] refers to a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship through water. It can also refer to a voyage or excursion, especially in a sailboat. Phrases like 'set sail' and 'take the wind out of someone's sails' are commonly used. 'Sails' is a formal term for canvas or rigging.