Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of AWEIGH

Pronunciation:  u'wey

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (nautical) of an anchor; just clear of the bottom
  2. [adj]  (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom; "anchors aweigh"
 
 Websites: 
 
 Synonyms: atrip, free, up
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\A*weigh"\, adv. [Pref. a- + weigh.] (Naut.)
Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly;
atrip; -- said of the anchor. --Totten.
 
 Websites: 
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY