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AWEIGH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does aweigh mean?
• AWEIGH (adjective)
The adjective AWEIGH has 2 senses:
1. (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
2. (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
Familiarity information: AWEIGH used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
Context example:
anchors aweigh
Similar:
up (being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
Synonyms:
atrip; aweigh
Similar:
free (not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint)
Domain category:
navigation; sailing; seafaring (the work of a sailor)
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