Meaning Of The Word Weigh anchor

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What's The Definition Of Weigh anchor?

weigh anchor in British English
to heave up a ship's anchor in preparation for getting under way
to hoist a ship's anchor off the bottom preparatory to sailing
to raise a vessel's anchor or (of a vessel) to have its anchor raised in preparation for departure
to raise a vessel's anchor or (of a vessel) to have its anchor raised preparatory to departure
to raise the anchor

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