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sail (SAYL) (noun)
Fabric that is hung in a particular fashion on a ship or boat and which catches the wind to make a ship or boat move in a forward direction: The captain gave the order to hoist the sail and the sailors cheered because their adventurous travels were beginning.
sail (SAYL) (verb)
1. To move in a boat that is propelled by wind: Anthony and David were planning to sail around the world in a schooner.
2. To move or to proceed without resistance: The mayor expects the new tax bill to sail through the city council without opposition.
2. To move or to proceed without resistance: The mayor expects the new tax bill to sail through the city council without opposition.
sale (SAYL) (noun)
1. The transfer of ownership of something from one person to another one for a specified price: Deborah and James completed the sale of the farm and cattle on the weekend.
2. The marketing of items that are offered at bargain prices: Christine went to the store that was having a sale of kitchen appliances.
3. A public event at which things are given away in exchange for money: The museum is having a sale of fine antiques the following week.
2. The marketing of items that are offered at bargain prices: Christine went to the store that was having a sale of kitchen appliances.
3. A public event at which things are given away in exchange for money: The museum is having a sale of fine antiques the following week.
The nautical club was having boat canvas bargains last weekend or, in other words, they made it possible for people to take advantage of a sail sale.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group S; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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“sail”
(Greek: swim, swimming, swimmer; sail, sailor; float, floating)
(Greek: to sail, to float; flow)