Word Finder - sails

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A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

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(nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.

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Take in sail: a storm is coming.

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The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.

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A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

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Let's go for a sail.

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(plural "sail") A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft.

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Twenty sail were in sight.

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The blade of a windmill.

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A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.

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The floating organ of siphonophores, such as the Portuguese man-of-war.

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A sailfish.

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We caught three sails today.

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An outward projection of the spine, occurring in certain dinosaurs and synapsids

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Anything resembling a sail, such as a wing.

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To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

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To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.

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To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

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To set sail; to begin a voyage.

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We sail for Australia tomorrow.

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To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

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To move briskly.

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The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room.

There may also be evidence for early sprit sails.

There will be a tour of the Abbey before the ship sails at 13.30 hrs.

Norwegian Cruise Line is based in Miami, FL, but sails from a wide variety of ports, including Baltimore, MD; New York, NY; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; and Honolulu, HI.

The line focuses on less-frequented, exotic ports of call, and regularly sails to South America, the Mediterranean, the British Isles, Asia, Mexico, and the Panama Canal.

Founded in 1947, the line's ships are powered by both engines and sails (to balance a true sailing experience with modern convenience), and the rebuilt nature of the vessels guarantees an authentic glimpse of the sailing lifestyle.

It isn't uncommon for passengers to assist the crew by hauling sails if they are so inclined, but otherwise there are few scheduled events.

The full ship charter onboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas sails to the Mexican Riviera and can accommodate more than 300 sexy lifestyle couples.

The short voyage sails out to sea and back without stopping at any other port.

Rather, your ship sails on the open sea for a day or two, and then returns to port.

During that time, the ship sails out to sea and back without stopping at any ports.

Instead, you can take a holiday cruise, which sails over Christmas and New Year's Day.

This seven-night cruise features the "Eastern Caribbean Enchantment" itinerary, which sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.

Most Maui sunset sails depart from Lahaina and Maalaea Harbors, not far from hotels and other main attractions.

These relaxing sunset sails are just what the doctor ordered after a hard day of swimming, sunning and surfing.Blue Sea Cruises offers one of the best sunset voyages on the island.

The uniquely beautiful and uninhabited setting makes it a haven for sunset cruise operators.Kauai sunset sails usually run about four hours because they have so much water to cover traveling to and from the Na Pail Coastline.

The cruise to Alaska sails into smaller waterways where you can see tidewater glaciers, icebergs and fjords.

For example, there is a trip from New York City to Montreal on the Seven Seas Navigator that sails part of the Hudson River and lasts 10 days.

The trip sails along Alaska's famed coastline and provides passengers with unprecedented views of massive glaciers, historic ports and unique wildlife.

They didn't start out making clothing, but were known for their tents and sails.

The Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge for a fun, ninety-minute adventure.

This 90-minute journey leaves Pier 39, sails out under the Golden Gate Bridge and then comes back to circle around Alcatraz Island.

The Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to Alcatraz Island on weekends only during the winter.

Some customers mentioned that the cannons and sails were difficult for younger children to work.

The sails were still set and life boats were all in place, but the entire eleven member crew had disappeared.

Under the heading "Remarks" are noted (for vessels with sail power) making, shortening and trimming sails; and (for all ships) employment of crew, times of passing prominent landmarks, altering of course, and any subject of interest and FIG.

Of the stem of the plant were made boats, sails, mats, cloth, cords, and, above all, writing materials.

By that time Cecil had begun to trim his sails to a different breeze.

Some shipbuilding and the manufacture of rope, sails and ship-fittings are carried on, and the fisheries are valuable.

The other industries, are chiefly fishing, shipbuilding and the manufacture of ropes and sails.

His contemporaries were most struck by his invention of a carriage with sails, a little model of which was preserved at Scheveningen till 1802.

The western division consists of low fen or clay soil and presents a monotonous expanse of rich meadow-land, carefully drained in regular lines of canals bordered by stunted willows, and dotted over with windmills, the sails of canal craft and the clumps of elm and poplar which surround each isolated farm-house.

The fact that the ships have oars and not sails makes it probable that they were rather for the sea than.

The paintings on the vases show boats driven by oars and sails rudely figured, and the boats bear emblematic standards or ensigns.

The black sails recur in the modern Greek version of the tale of Theseus.

Beowulf, with fourteen companions, sails to Denmark, to offer his help to Hrothgar, king of the Danes, whose hall (called " Heorot ") has for twelve years been rendered uninhabitable by the ravages of a devouring monster (apparently in gigantic human shape) called Grendel, a dweller in the waste, who used nightly to force an entrance and slaughter some of the inmates.

Rule Vi.-Carrying Press Of Sail-Damage To Or Loss Of Sails Damage to or loss of sails and spars, or either of them, caused by forcing a ship off the ground or by driving her higher up the ground, for the common safety, shall be made good as G.A.; but where a ship is afloat, no loss or damage caused to the ship, cargo and freight, or any of them, by carrying a press of sail, shall be made good as G.A.

One-third to be deducted off repairs to and renewal of woodwork of hull, masts and spars, furniture, upholstery, crockery, metal and glassware, also sails, rigging, ropes, sheets and hawsers (other than wire and chain), awnings, covers and painting.

Such efforts involve an abnormal use which is likely to cause damage to sails and spars, or to engines and boilers; and they are treated as acts of sacrifice.

Some kinds are made close and dense in texture, for carrying such seed as poppy or rape and sugar; others less close are used for rice, pulses, and seeds of like size, and coarser and opener kinds again are woven for the outer cover of packages and for the sails of country boats.

Besides the fisheries, there are engineering works, distilleries, and works for the making of ropes, sails and oil.

There is communication with Sydney by private steamer, and a steamer sails between Jaluit and Ponape to connect with the French boats for Singapore.

This done he extends his enormous pinions 2 and sails majestically along, seldom deigning to flap his wings, the breeze doing the work for him.

The machine advanced with its front edge a little raised, the effect of which was to present its under surface to the air over which it passed, the resistance of which, acting upon it like a strong wind on the sails of a windmill, prevented the descent of the machine and its burden.

Foreign questions arose which strongly excited English feeling - the arrangements of peace with Russia, Italian struggles for freedom, an American quarrel, the "Arrow" affair and the Chinese war, the affair of the French colonels and the Conspiracy Bill; and as they arose Palmerston gathered into his own sails (except on the last occasion) every wind of popular favour.

Industries include the manufacture of earthenware, leather goods, sails, ropes and linen, and ironfounding.

A four storied brick tower mill with ogee cap, eight bladed fantail and four single sided patent sails rotating anti clockwise.

The mill had a boat shaped cap, patent sails and a fantail, which between them drove 2 pairs of 4 foot stones.

Guaranteed to blow the wind out of your sails, Despair Posters are ideal for bitter and twisted cynics everywhere... .

She sails the a full schedule fulfill dreams cruise.

A gale apprehensive took in and furled the Royals and top gallants and also a couple of reefs in top sails.