aweigh

[əˈweɪ]

aweigh Definition

raised just clear of the sea or riverbed, as an anchor.

Using aweigh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aweigh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship's anchor is aweigh and we are ready to set sail.

  • Example

    The captain shouted, 'anchors aweigh!' as the ship began to move.

Origins of aweigh

from a- (variant of 'on') + weigh

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Summary: aweigh in Brief

'Aweigh' [əˈweɪ] is an adjective used to describe an anchor that has been raised just clear of the sea or riverbed. It is commonly used in nautical contexts, such as when a ship is preparing to set sail. An example sentence is, 'The captain shouted, 'anchors aweigh!' as the ship began to move.'