up-anchor
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
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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.
From Project Gutenberg
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.
From Project Gutenberg
“We’d better not leave this here spot until we see ’em up-anchor and get well away,” advised Jake.
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