Nautical Term: Anchor’s aweigh

Definition of Anchor’s aweigh

The expression Anchor’s aweigh is used when the anchor is raised just above the bottom, indicating that the vessel is leaving or moving on. For instance, in a captain’s log, one might find the entry: At 11:30 am, Anchor’s aweigh, we began our voyage towards the next port of call.

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