English Expression · Intermediate
weather anchor
The anchor lying to windward
Pronunciation: say weather anchor
Meaning
The anchor lying to windward.
Example
[…] the weather anchor is likelier to go clear of the ship than the lee one […]
[…] the weather anchor is likelier to go clear of the ship than the lee one […]
Practice tips
- Practice weather anchor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.