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.'
