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sail in Malay

layar

/seɪl/

sail in Malay: layar, berkelana. In English, sail means 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.

Malay words for sail

a piece of fabric attached to a boat
layar
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat
berkelana

English meaning of sail

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.
  3. noun The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.
  4. noun A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

Full definition of sail

sail in a sentence

  • Take in sail: a storm is coming.
  • Let's go for a sail.
  • Twenty sail were in sight.

Synonyms of sail

sail in other languages

Questions about sail in Malay

What is the meaning of sail in Malay?
Sail in Malay is layar, berkelana.
Apakah maksud sail dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sail: layar, berkelana.
What does sail mean in English?
Sail means 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.

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