aweigh
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a·weigh (ə-wā') 
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adj. Nautical
Hanging clear of the bottom. Used of an anchor.
| Word Tutor: aweigh |
IN BRIEF: adj. - (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom; (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom.
Tutor's tip: If you go "away" (absent from a place) on a cruise ship, you may hear someone say, "Anchors aweigh!" (hanging just above the bottom of the sea).
| WordNet: aweigh |
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
Meaning #2:
(nautical) of an anchor; just clear of the bottom
Synonym: atrip
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