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set sail to begin a trip on a ship or boat Later he left California and set sail for Australia, searching for gold. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of set sail (put up the sails of a boat to use the wind to move forward) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He sold all his flock, invested it in a cargo of dates, and set sail. After this misfortune Sir Hovenden Walker set sail for England; and many pious people began to think it a sin even to wish for the conquest of Canada. Then he dragged himself cautiously to the top of a rock, from which he had a full view of the sea, and thence he saw the tartan complete her preparations for sailing, weigh anchor, and, balancing herself as gracefully as a water-fowl ere it takes to the wing, set sail. |
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