SAIL (3)

Sail, v. t. 1. 1. To pass or move upon, as in a ship, by means of sails; hence, to move or journey upon (the water) by means of steam or other force.
A thousand ships were manned to sail the sea. Dryden. 2. 2. To fly through; to glide or move smoothly through.
Sublime she sails The aërial space, and mounts the wingèd gales. Pope. 3. 3. To direct or manage the motion of, as a vessel; as, to sail one's own ship. Totten.