ιστίο — meaning in English

English meaning

• sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

Senses

ιστίο is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• sail A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

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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