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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.
(uncountable) The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use this power for travel or transport.
One who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels; one who understands the practical management of ships; one of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
“Before I git throo with you, you'll be a sailorman or shark-bait, I can promise you.”
“Not only is the American artist Jeff Koons Popeyee Series taking over the Serpentine Gallery in London from July 2 to September 13, the original cartoon image of the well-developed sailorman is now out of copyright.”