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adjective satellite • (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom • (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom | ||||||||
| 32% | 4 | Lifted an anchor | ||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • (geology) a horizontal dislocation • the act of lifting something with great effort • an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting • the act of raising something • throwing something heavy (with great effort) verb • utter a sound, as with obvious effort • throw with great effort • rise and move, as in waves or billows • lift or elevate • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
| 32% | 5 | Anchor just lifted, ready for a journey | ||||||
adjective satellite • (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom | ||||||||
A Sound Procedure When An Anchor Is Being Lifted Crossword Clue
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AWEIGH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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AWEIGH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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