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It's a phrase that's often misunderstood.
It means to pull up a ship's anchor.
It's the opposite of "to drop anchor".
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Is it correct English to say 'weigh anchor the most often'?
No more so than "Why is a mouse when it spins." Weigh anchor is a command and a complete sentence in itself. If you were to ask: "Who would weigh anchor the most often?", or "Weigh anchor often.", then you would have a complete sentence without nonsense.
How much did Titanic's anchor weigh?
The Titanic's Anchor Weighed 16tonn
What is the purpose of the storm oil in the sea anchor?
weigh down the anchor
What does a sailing ship weigh?
Its' anchor, silly!
How much does captain smith weigh?
1 anchor
How much does an anchor weigh?
About a ton.
How much does the average anchor weigh?
The average modern day anchor on medium sized ships is about 60 tons. The average anchor on a large ship is about 100 tons.
What is an anchor?
An anchor is a heavy object from a ship attached to along length of chain to hold the ship in one place.
Can you give a sentence using weigh?
I would like to find another way to weigh the boxes. Actually, you would raise the anchor when you weigh it.
What does weigh the consequeces?
Assuming your question is typoed and should read; "What does 'weigh the consequences' mean?" It is a phrase that means consider the probable outcomes of your actions before doing them.
What does' punga' mean in Maori?
In Maori, "punga" refers to a type of tree fern commonly found in New Zealand. It is also known as the silver fern due to the silvery-white undersides of its fronds.
What do the anchor links mean on the fouled anchor?
The links mean nothing. Rope is sometimes portrayed. Either where used to anchor ships in the age of sail.
