weigh anchor



weigh anchor

To hoist the anchor so that a ship can sail. Weigh anchor, boys—we're going home!
See also: anchor, weigh

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mckenziemə-KEN-zeeEnglish (Modern)
Matea-Croatian
Plouton-Greek Mythology
SjakieSHAH-keeDutch
Garaile-Basque
Concettakon-CHET-tahItalian