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aweigh

UK/əˈweɪ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom

  • “anchors aweigh”
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2.

of an anchor; just clear of the bottom

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Origin

From a- + weigh.

Phrases

  • anchor's aweigh

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