weigh anchor

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Verb weigh anchor has 1 sense

weigh anchor, weigh the anchor - heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing
--₁ is one way to heave, heave up, heft, heft up
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Term: Weigh Anchor

Description:

Weigh anchor is a nautical term that refers to the action of lifting the anchor from the seabed in order to begin a voyage or move a vessel from its current location. It is a common practice used by sailors to prepare for sailing and indicates the commencement of a journey.

Sample Sentences:

Before setting sail, the captain instructed the crew to weigh anchor and prepare for departure.

As the sun rose, the ship's crew hurriedly weighed anchor to avoid any delay in their voyage.

The captain shouted, "All hands on deck! It's time to weigh anchor and explore the vast ocean."

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