fill away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Let the wind fill the sails of a sailing ship and start sailing.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fill away” mean?
Let the wind fill the sails of a sailing ship and start sailing.
Is “fill away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.