aweigh

/əˈweɪ/
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Definitions of aweigh
  1. adjective
    (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
    “anchors aweigh”
    synonyms:
    up
    being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
  2. adjective
    (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
    synonyms: atrip
    free
    able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
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