Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weigh-anchor
verb
/weɪ ˈæŋkər/
Definition
To lift the anchor from the sea bottom and prepare to set sail.
Examples
- Before we set off for the next destination, we need to weigh-anchor at dawn.
- The captain shouted to weigh-anchor as the first light appeared on the horizon.
Meaning
Weigh-anchor refers to the action of raising an anchor in preparation for leaving a dock or anchorage. It indicates the transition from a stationary position to moving on water.
Synonyms
- Lift anchor
- Raise anchor
- Set sail
