Sail (?), n. [OE. seil, AS. segel, segl; akin to D. zeil, OHG. segal,
G. & Sw. segel, Icel. segl, Dan. seil. √ 153.] 1. 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.
Behoves him now both sail and oar.
Milton.