make sail

Idioms  

1. see set sail.

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Example Sentences

There we were, drifting to the south for about three weeks before the gale broke, and we were able to make sail on the ship.

From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous

The captain and the guests went below to open another jar, while the mate and cooper roused up the hands who were lying about yarning and smoking, and told them to make sail.

From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf

We think, sir, that we should make sail for the islands.

From Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)

We must make sail before sunset, Mr Blount.”

From The Ruined Cities of Zululand by Walmsley, Hugh Mulleneux

"Now for the sheets, and to make sail," he cried.

From She's All the World to Me by Caine, Hall, Sir