aweigh

[ uh-wey ]

adjective

, Nautical.

1. (of an anchor) just free of the bottom; atrip:

   Anchors aweigh!

aweigh

/ əˈweɪ /

adjective

1. postpositive nautical (of an anchor) no longer hooked into the bottom; hanging by its rode

Word History and Origins

Origin of aweigh¹

First recorded in 1620–30; a- ¹ + weigh ²

Example Sentences

After decades with the corps expending too much energy ashore, for tomorrow’s Marines, like yesterday’s, it is anchors aweigh.

From Washington Post

There’s a worthy model for us all on this unpredictable voyage — anchors aweigh!

From Washington Post

His final words for the graduates: “Anchors aweigh!”

From New York Times

The anchor is then aweigh, and the ship is able to move on.

From Washington Post

After acquiring a family he quit, though five minutes into the movie it is clear anchors will soon be aweigh yet again.

From Time