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Collocations for sail - noun

ADJ.

main | canvas

VERB + SAIL

hoist, raise | drop, lower | adjust, trim | fill
The dinghy gathered speed as the wind filled her sails.
reef, shorten | furl

SAIL + VERB

billow, flap
The bay was full of yachts with billowing sails.
fill

SAIL + NOUN

area, shape, size | canvas

PREP.

under ~
The yacht came in under sail and anchored near us.

PHRASES

the days of sail
The boat is preserved as a monument to the days of sail.
in/under full sail
She advanced towards us like a galleon in full sail.
set sail (for)
We set sail for France at first light.

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