Weigh Anchor

Synonyms of weigh anchor

• raise anchor
• hoist anchor
• lift anchor

Antonyms of weigh anchor

• drop anchor
• lower anchor
• set anchor

Collocations of weigh anchor

weigh anchor

Frequency: 80 %

The sailors prepared to weigh anchor and set sail.

weigh anchor

Frequency: 70 %

It's time to weigh anchor and leave this port behind.

weigh anchor

Frequency: 60 %

After weighing anchor, the ship set sail towards the horizon.

weigh anchor

Frequency: 50 %

The crew worked together to weigh anchor and raise the sails.

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Frequency: 40 %

As soon as they weighed anchor, the ship began to move with the tide.

Idiomatic Expressions for weigh anchor

• Phrase: weigh anchor and set sail
  Meaning: to begin a new journey or venture
  Usage: After months of preparation, they finally weighed anchor and set sail on their around-the-world trip.