noun🔗ShareSegelA 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."The sailboat's large sail filled with wind, propelling it quickly across the lake. "Das große Segel des Segelbootes füllte sich mit Wind und trieb es schnell über den See.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegel(nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance."Take in sail: a storm is coming."Refft die Segel: Ein Sturm zieht auf.nauticalmaterialsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegeln, FahrtThe power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport."The sailboat's sail provided the power for the family's summer vacation. "Das Segel des Segelbootes lieferte die Kraft für den Sommerurlaub der Familie.nauticalsailingenergyvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBootsfahrt, SegeltörnA trip in a boat, especially a sailboat."The family took a pleasant sail on the lake last weekend. "Die Familie unternahm am letzten Wochenende eine angenehme Bootsfahrt auf dem See.sailingnauticalvehiclesportoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegelboot, Schiff(plural "sail") A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft."Twenty sail were in sight."Zwanzig Schiffe waren in Sicht.nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindmühlenflügelThe blade of a windmill."The old windmill's sail was broken, so it couldn't grind the grain. "Der Flügel der alten Windmühle war kaputt, so dass sie das Getreide nicht mahlen konnte.partmachineenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTurmartige StrukturA tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines."The submarine's sail allowed the crew to see above the water. "Der Turm des U-Boots ermöglichte es der Besatzung, über das Wasser zu sehen.nauticalvehiclemilitarypartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwimmblaseThe floating organ of siphonophores, such as the Portuguese man-of-war."The Portuguese man-of-war's sail is a beautiful but dangerous feature. "Die Schwimmblase der portugiesischen Galeere ist ein schönes, aber gefährliches Merkmal.organismnauticalbiologyoceananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegelfischA sailfish."We caught three sails today."Wir haben heute drei Segelfische gefangen.fishanimalnauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRückensegelAn outward projection of the spine, occurring in certain dinosaurs and synapsids"The paleontologist studied the dinosaur's sail, noticing how it projected outward from its spine. "Der Paläontologe untersuchte das Rückensegel des Dinosauriers und bemerkte, wie es von seiner Wirbelsäule nach außen ragte.anatomyorganismanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlügelAnything resembling a sail, such as a wing."The kite's large sail caught the wind and soared high above the playground. "Der große Flügel des Drachens fing den Wind ein und stieg hoch über dem Spielplatz auf.nauticalsailingvehicleanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegeln, fahrenTo be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power."The sailboat sailed smoothly across the lake. "Das Segelboot fuhr sanft über den See.nauticalsailingvehicleoceansportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegeln, fahrenTo move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl."The ducks sailed across the pond. "Die Enten fuhren über den Teich.nauticalsailingactionvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegelnTo ride in a boat, especially a sailboat."The family will sail on the lake this weekend. "Die Familie wird dieses Wochenende auf dem See segeln.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegel setzen, in See stechenTo set sail; to begin a voyage."We sail for Australia tomorrow."Wir stechen morgen nach Australien in See.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegeln, gleitenTo move briskly and gracefully through the air."The kite sailed gracefully through the air, catching the wind. "Der Drachen segelte anmutig durch die Luft und fing den Wind ein.nauticalsailingweathervehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSegeln, fahrenTo move briskly."The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room."Die Herzogin fuhr hochnäsig aus dem Raum.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
