HyperDic: aweigh

English > 2 senses of the word aweigh:
ADJECTIVEallaweigh(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
allaweigh, atrip(of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
English > aweigh: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom.
Example"anchors aweigh"
BroaderupBeing or moving higher in position or greater in some value
English > aweigh: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of an anchor) just clear of the bottom.
Synonymatrip
Categoryseafaring, navigation, sailingThe work of a sailor / sailor
Broaderfreeable to act at will
Spanishizado

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