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Meaning of swing at anchor | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To remain in port for a prolonged period of time without sailing.

Examples

“Aaand any idea of asking for reinforcements was put⟳ off by the likely candidates: even-more-obsolete ironclad vessels and coastal-defense units which were swinging at anchor across the bay.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

swing away swing back swing both ways swing by swing dance swing for

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