aweigh
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of aweigh
Example Sentences
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There’s a worthy model for us all on this unpredictable voyage — anchors aweigh!
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2018
At the local level, though, it was acronyms aweigh.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Up and down, sir—anchor's aweigh," came the report, in a voice that started as a roar, but reached the Midshipman aft as a faint high wail.
From H.M.S. —— by John Graham Bower
The next morning all seemed right, and Bill began to be himself again; often wishing, however, that the anchor was aweigh, and the ship turning out of the harbour.
From Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast by James Fenimore Cooper
The anchor was no sooner aweigh, than the deck became a scene of activity.
From Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" by James Fenimore Cooper
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