Raise anchor and Weigh anchor
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Raise anchor
Weigh anchor and raise anchor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weigh anchor" instead a verb phrase "Raise anchor".
Weigh anchor
Weigh anchor verb - Heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing.
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Synonyms for Weigh anchor
Raise anchor and weigh anchor are semantically related. You can use "Raise anchor" instead a verb phrase "Weigh anchor".
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