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Sail

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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Verb group 4

Brush 84% connected

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

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Brush 84% connected

An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purpos…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sweep 84% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sweep 84% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manner of action 13

Beat 76% connected

of Beat

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Cruise 76% connected

See Cruse, a small bottle.

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Gybe 76% connected

See Jib.

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Jib 76% connected

A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry s…

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Jibe 76% connected

To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe.

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Luff 76% connected

The side of a ship toward the wind.

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Point 76% connected

To appoint.

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Rack 76% connected

Same as Arrack.

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Run 76% connected

of Run

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Scud 76% connected

To move swiftly; especially, to move as if driven forward by something.

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Swan 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and stro…

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Tack 76% connected

A stain; a tache.

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Weather 76% connected

The state of the air or atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness, or any other meteorologi…

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Broader term 7

Boat 76% connected

A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by cars or paddles, but often by a sail.

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Construction 76% connected

The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.

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Journey 76% connected

The travel or work of a day.

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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Structure 76% connected

The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings; construction.

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Travel 76% connected

To labor; to travail.

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Voyage 76% connected

Formerly, a passage either by sea or land; a journey, in general; but not chiefly limited to a passing by sea or water from one place, port, or count…

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Narrower term 9

Crossjack 76% connected

The lowest square sail, or the lower yard of the mizzenmast.

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Foresail 76% connected

The sail bent to the foreyard of a square-rigged vessel, being the lowest sail on the foremast.

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Headsail 76% connected

Any sail set forward of the foremast.

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Mainsail 76% connected

The principal sail in a ship or other vessel.

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Royal 76% connected

Kingly; pertaining to the crown or the sovereign; suitable for a king or queen; regal; as, royal power or prerogative; royal domains; the royal famil…

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Save-all 76% connected

Anything which saves fragments, or prevents waste or loss.

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Skysail 76% connected

The sail set next above the royal. See Illust. under Sail.

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Topgallant 76% connected

Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, ya…

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Topsail 76% connected

In a square-rigged vessel, the sail next above the lowermost sail on a mast. This sail is the one most frequently reefed or furled in working the shi…

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Derivationally related 8

Canvass 74% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Canvass 74% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sailor 74% connected

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…

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Sailor 74% connected

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…

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Sweep 74% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sweep 74% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Reef 70% connected

A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.

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See also 2

Nail 66% connected

the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes.

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Nail 66% connected

the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes.

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Synonym 7

Canvas 92% connected

A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.

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Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Canvass 92% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Cruise 92% connected

See Cruse, a small bottle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Navigate 92% connected

To joirney by water; to go in a vessel or ship; to perform the duties of a navigator; to use the waters as a highway or channel for commerce or commu…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sheet 92% connected

In general, a large, broad piece of anything thin, as paper, cloth, etc.; a broad, thin portion of any substance; an expanded superficies.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sweep 92% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Voyage 92% connected

Formerly, a passage either by sea or land; a journey, in general; but not chiefly limited to a passing by sea or water from one place, port, or count…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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