zeil — meaning in English

English meaning

• rag noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
• sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

Senses

zeil is used for these senses in English:

• rag (nautical, slang) A sail, or any piece of canvas.
• sail (nautical) 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.

rag — full definition

1. noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
2. noun A newspaper, especially one seen as low quality or sensationalist (informal, disparaging).
3. verb To tease or mock someone, often good-naturedly (informal).

sail — full definition

1. noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
2. verb To travel across water using wind power or, more generally, by boat or ship.
3. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or through a situation.

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