Synonyms

up-anchor

American

[uhp-ang-ker, uhp-ang-] / ˌʌpˈæŋ kər, ˈʌpˌæŋ- /

verb (used without object)

to weigh anchor.

up-anchor British

verb

(intr) nautical to weigh anchor

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Etymology

Origin of up-anchor

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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“Then hands up-anchor,” cried his superior.

From Project Gutenberg

He hurried toward the bridge where Captain Anderson stood, ready to give the signal to up-anchor immediately the small boat was hoisted aboard.

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Just a few years ago, the men who owned boats like these were usually looked upon as oddballs, dropouts or dreamers ready to up-anchor and take off for the islands�or at least talking about it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Signal to Squadron A to up-anchor at once and telephone to Squadron B to do the same.

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“We’d better not leave this here spot until we see ’em up-anchor and get well away,” advised Jake.

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