Aweigh
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈweɪ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aweigh is an adjective meaning (nautical, postpositive) Of a ship's anchor: Having been lifted off the sea bed in preparation for sailing; hanging by its rode, atrip.
Meaning
(nautical, postpositive) Of a ship's anchor: Having been lifted off the sea bed in preparation for sailing; hanging by its rode, atrip.
More Meanings
- (nautical, extended use) Of a ship or its crew: Prepared to sail.
Synonyms for aweigh
Depending on context, synonyms include free, up, atrip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atrip, up, free, sail, anchored, weighing.
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