Sails

Fabric used to capture wind for propelling watercraft.

canvas sheets

Sails are fabric used to harness wind power and propel boats or ships.

Pronunciation

/seɪlz/

Etymology

From Old French sale 'sail', from Vulgar Latin *salum* 'cloth, sail' (related to sal 'salt'), as sails were originally made of linen soaked in salt water to make them more durable.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

sheets canvas

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

fabric nautical equipment

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

mainsail jib spinnaker

Meronyms — Parts or Components

lines reefing points

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

boat ship

Indexes

artificial object nautical

Boat
Canoe
Fabric
Garment
Mast
Oars
Rope
Rudder
Sailing
Ship
Shipbuilding
Ships
Textiles
Watercraft

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