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Weigh anchor

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  1. 1
    To raise the anchor of a ship or boat prior to getting under way.

    "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."

  2. 2
    heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing wordnet

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