atrip

American

[uh-trip] / əˈtrɪp /

adjective

Nautical.

aweigh.
(of a sail) in position and ready for trimming.
(of a yard) hoisted and ready to be fastened in position.
(of an upper mast) unfastened and ready for lowering.

atrip British

/ əˈtrɪp /

adjective

(postpositive) nautical (of an anchor) no longer caught on the bottom; tripped; aweigh

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Etymology

Origin of atrip

First recorded in 1620–30; a- ¹ + trip ¹

Example Sentences

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As soon as the anchor was atrip, I rang the bell to go ahead.

From Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida by Optic, Oliver

He then repaired on deck, and took the helm, the anchor of the brig being atrip.

From Newton Forster by Marryat, Frederick

At one o'clock he hove his anchor atrip and drifted, stern foremost, towards the enemy.

From Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes by Fitchett, W. H. (William Henry)

And so the anchor was atrip as Rufus Dawes ran up the side.

From For the Term of His Natural Life by Clarke, Marcus Andrew Hislop

Already the jib had been raised, and Frank was at the wheel to bring the yacht round as soon as she felt the breeze after the anchor was atrip.

From Frank Merriwell's Cruise by Standish, Burt L.

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