aweigh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a ship's anchor: Having been lifted off the sea bed in preparation for sailing; hanging by its rode, atrip.
  2. Of a ship or its crew: Prepared to sail.

Pronunciation

/əˈweɪ/

Word forms

aweigh

Etymology

From a- + weigh.

Derived words

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