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Meaning of fill away | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Let the wind fill the sails of a sailing ship and start sailing.

Examples

“It was just dinner-time when we filled away; and the steward, taking a few bunches of onions for the cabin, gave the rest⟳ to us, with a bottle of vinegar.”
“"It appears that you have⟳ used the boat without authority, and permitted her to be taken from you by a parcel of boys. I will see⟳ you at my house this evening. You may fill⟳ away, Ernest , if you are ready."”
“Using this as a snubbing line allows your boat to drift clear of the others and fill⟳ away.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

fill in fill in the blank fill one's boots fill one's face fill one's hand fill one's pants

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