What is aweigh?

"Aweigh" is a nautical term that means lifting or hoisting an anchor so that it is no longer in contact with the seabed or riverbed and is free to move with the ship. The term is often used in conjunction with the phrase "anchors aweigh," which is a command given by the captain of a ship to the crew to raise the anchors and prepare for departure. The phrase is commonly associated with the United States Navy, and it is also the title of the official song of the U.S. Navy. The term "aweigh" is derived from the Old English word "æg," which means "water," and the word "weigh," which means to lift or hoist something.