up-anchor

[ uhp-ang-ker, uhp-ang- ]

verb (used without object)

1. to weigh anchor.

up-anchor

verb

1. intr nautical to weigh anchor

Word History and Origins

Origin of up-anchor¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“They were trying to push us out. When we arrived there and started diving, they would up-anchor and sort of circle around us, sometimes really close. It was a sort of gentle intimidation,” Berekoven said.

From Washington Times

“They were trying to push us out. When we arrived there and started diving, they would up-anchor and sort of circle around us, sometimes really close. It was a sort of gentle intimidation,” Berekoven said.

From Seattle Times

“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