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weigh anchor

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To raise the anchor of a ship or boat prior to getting under way.

Equivalents

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Examples

“1986, Ben Elton et al., Blackadder II, 3: "Potato" - Aah-ahhh! You have⟳ a woman’s hand, milord! I’ll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm. - Well, you’re right there.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

weigh down weigh in weigh in the balance weigh off weigh on weigh one's words

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