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set sail

verb/zɐɾˈpaɾ/medium

zar·par

Definition

To begin a voyage by sea; to leave port.
The ship set sail from Lisbon at noon.
We will set sail on the high tide.
Common collocations
set sail fromset sail forready to set sail

Etymology

Do italiano 'sarpare' (arrancar, levantar ferro).

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