anchor's aweigh
Anchor lifted, sailing
Anchor's aweigh describes the moment when a ship's anchor has been lifted clear of the seabed and hangs free, ready for departure.
The phrase signals that a vessel is no longer moored and can get underway.
Often misspelled as "anchor's away," though aweigh is the nautical term meaning raised just clear of the bottom: The captain called out that the anchor's aweigh.
- navyMaritime military force
- naval traditionLongstanding seafaring customs
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- shantyRamshackle dwelling
- all hands on deckEveryone must participate
heave · departure · fleet · sailor · embarkation · set sail · ship ahoy · readiness · voyage · high seas · fair winds · smooth sailing · full steam ahead · tide · release · helm · chain · hawser
- naval traditionscrossing the line, ringing bells, watches, ship christening, ship's bell