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n.
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 the action of steam or other power.
n.
One who voyages; one who sails or passes by sea or water.
a.
Inadequately equipped with sails.
n.
DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.
n.
Duck or canvas used in making sails.
n.
A boat propelled by a sail or sails.
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The sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast.
a.
Made of thread; as, threaden sails; a threaden fillet.
n.
The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
a.
Destitute of sails.
n.
One whose occupation is to make or repair sails.
n.
A narrow strip or shred; as, a steel or magnesium ribbon; sails torn to ribbons.
v. t. & i.
To loose from a furled state; to unfold; to expand; to open or spread; as, to unfurl sails; to unfurl a flag.
n.
The act of one who, or that which, sails; the motion of a vessel on water, impelled by wind or steam; the act of starting on a voyage.
v. t.
To pass or move upon, as in a ship, by means of sails; hence, to move or journey upon (the water) by means of steam or other force.
n.
A boat designed to be propelled by oars instead of sails.
v. t.
To arrange in due order for sailing; as, to trim the sails.
a.
Flying with sails; passing under full sail.
v. t.
To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use.
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Carrying or bearing sails.
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