weigh anchor

/weɪ ˌæŋkər/
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Other forms: weighed anchor; weighing anchor; weighs anchor

Definitions of weigh anchor
  1. verb
    heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing
    synonyms: weigh the anchor
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    type of:
    heave, heave up, heft, heft up
    lift or elevate
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