Meaning : Traverse or travel on (a body of water).
Example :
We sailed the Atlantic.
He sailed the Pacific all alone.
Meaning : Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions.
Example :
The diva swept into the room.
Shreds of paper sailed through the air.
The searchlights swept across the sky.
Synonyms : sweep
Meaning : Travel on water propelled by wind.
Example :
I love sailing, especially on the open sea.
The ship sails on.