
Sail
Nautical Imagery
Used in contexts relating to the sea, sailing, or nautical adventures.

His room was decorated with sailboats and sails.
Not Just Ships
'Sail' can refer to any vessel's material, not exclusively traditional ships.

Even small dinghies have sails.
Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, it can symbolize embarking on new ventures or adventures.

He raised his sail towards the uncharted business world.
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CruiseDriftFloatGlideNavigateSteerTravelVoyage
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