aweigh

[ uh-wey ]

adjective

, Nautical.

1. (of an anchor) just free of the bottom; atrip:

   Anchors aweigh!

aweigh

/ əˈweɪ /

adjective

1. postpositive nautical (of an anchor) no longer hooked into the bottom; hanging by its rode

Word History and Origins

Origin of aweigh¹

First recorded in 1620–30; a- ¹ + weigh ²

Example Sentences

Seven years earlier, when he made Anchors Aweigh with Gene Kelly, he received $150,000.

From The Daily Beast

As you crossed the threshold of the doorway you stepped upon a plate resembling the floor of aweigh-bridge.

From Project Gutenberg

The brig first came up to the anchors, then, with anchors aweigh, she half turned in the current.

From Project Gutenberg

The anchor was no sooner aweigh, than the deck became a scene of activity.

From Project Gutenberg

By this time, our last anchor was aweigh, and the ship was clear of the bottom.

From Project Gutenberg