The Clue
Jib (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SAIL
Tags
Notes
The answer SAIL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Canvas
Cruise
Moonraker
Spinnaker
Spinnaker, for one
Whiz
Bark part
Breeze catcher
Breeze (through)
Clipper's sheet
Go yachting
Jib, e.g.
Jib or spanker
Junk component
Lateen, e.g.
Lateen or mizzen
Mast attachment
Move easily
Proceed easily
Progress smoothly
Spanker, e.g.
Spinnaker, e.g.
Take the caique
Use a ketch
Windmill blade
Yachting need
Compete for the America's Cup
Flying jib, e.g.
Flying jib or spanker
Go out on the ocean
Jamie Green, e.g.
Lateen or Jamie Green
Put out to sea
Ride in a cat
Definition
SAIL as a noun:
1. (sail, canvas, canvass, sheet) = a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
2. (cruise, sail) = an ocean trip taken for pleasure
SAIL as a verb:
1. traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
2. (sweep, sail) = move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
3. travel in a boat propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"
4. (voyage, sail, navigate) = travel by boat propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"