What does aweigh mean?
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əˈweɪaweigh
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Princeton's WordNet
aweighadjective
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
"anchors aweigh"
aweigh, atripadjective
(of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
Wiktionary
aweighadjective
Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.
Wikipedia
aweigh
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aweigh
Aweigh is a maritime term that refers to the state of an anchor when it is just clear of the seabed and thus out of holding position. In other words, it means the anchor is lifted off the sea or riverbed, usually in the process of raising it to travel or move the boat or ship.
Webster Dictionary
Aweighadverb
just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; -- said of the anchor
Etymology: [Pref. a- + weigh.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aweigh in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aweigh in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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