What does SAIL mean?
- Pronunciation
- /seɪl/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 4
- Words With Friends score
- 5
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- traverse or travel on (a body of water)“We sailed the Atlantic”
- move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions“The diva swept into the room”
- travel on water propelled by wind“I love sailing, especially on the open sea”
- travel on water propelled by wind or by other means“The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow”
noun
- a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- an ocean trip taken for pleasure
- any structure that resembles a sail
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
sails5sailed7
Anagrams of SAIL
ails4sial4
Words inside SAIL
13 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is SAIL a valid word in word games?
SAIL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is SAIL worth?
SAIL is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 5 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from SAIL?
13 other words, including IS, AS, AL and LA.