fill away

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) nautical to cause a vessel's sails to fill, either by steering it off the wind or by bracing the yards

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Example Sentences

The officer told Captain Tilton that when the British ensign was hauled down, he might fill away, and proceed on his voyage.

From Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale by Sleeper, John Sherburne

“Then,” said Captain Blyth, hesitatingly, “I suppose there is nothing more to be done but to hoist up the boat and fill away upon our course again?”

From The Missing Merchantman by Overend, William Heysham

"You stood by me that time, Sir Henry," cried young Teach, who had been told of Morgan's refusal to fill away, "and, by heaven, I'll stand by you in your need!"

From Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main by Crawford, Will

He told his mates that as soon as the brig rounded the western end of the island of Cuba, he would fill away for Key West, which was the nearest Federal naval station.

From Marcy The Blockade Runner by White, George G. (George Gorgas)

As soon as they were on board of the Young America, and the barge hoisted up, orders were given to fill away again.

From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver