weigh the anchor

Other forms: weighing the anchor; weighed the anchor; weighs the anchor

Definitions of weigh the anchor
  1. verb
    heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing
    synonyms: weigh anchor
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    type of:
    heave, heave up, heft, heft up
    lift or elevate
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