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sail in German

sail in German is Segel, Turm, Windmühlenflügel — sail means a large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

sail in German

Segel
noun
(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.
Turm
noun
(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.
Windmühlenflügel
noun
(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.
Törn
noun
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.
Turm
noun
A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.
segeln
verb
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
segeln
verb
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
gleiten
verb
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.
segeln
verb
(intransitive) To move briskly but sedately.
schweben
verb
(intransitive) To move briskly but sedately.

What does "sail" mean?

  1. noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
    "The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor."
  2. verb To travel across water using wind power or, more generally, by boat or ship.
    "They sailed across the Atlantic in just under three weeks."
  3. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or through a situation.
    "She sailed through the exam without any trouble."

sail in a sentence

  • The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor.
  • They sailed across the Atlantic in just under three weeks.
  • We sailed past the lighthouse just before sunset.
  • She sailed through the exam without any trouble.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sail" in German?

"sail" in German is Segel, Turm, Windmühlenflügel. sail means: A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

How do you use "sail" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor." In German, "sail" is Segel, Turm, Windmühlenflügel.

Are there other ways to say "sail" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "sail": Segel, Turm, Windmühlenflügel, Törn, segeln, gleiten.

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