lie at anchor



lie at anchor

[for a ship] to wait or rest at anchor. The ship lay at anchor throughout the day while a shore party searched for the runaway. We lay at anchor overnight, waiting for the tide.
See also: anchor, lie

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adrian['eidriən]
Siemowit-Polish (Archaic)
WaylonWAY-lənEnglish
Octaviook-TAH-vyoSpanish
Petrinapə-TREE-nəEnglish (Rare)
Klytaimnestra-Greek Mythology