What is another word for up anchored?
Pronunciation: [ˌʌp ˈankəd] (IPA) 
The phrase "up anchored" can be replaced with several synonyms that convey the same meaning of lifting or hoisting an anchor off the sea bed. Some synonyms include "weighed anchor," "heaved anchor," and "raised anchor." These phrases are commonly used in nautical contexts when ships need to set sail or move to a new location. Other phrases that can also be used interchangeably with "up anchored" include "pulled the anchor," "drew the anchor," and "lifted the anchor." All these synonyms suggest the act of freeing a ship from its fixed position and getting ready for a voyage.
