Associations to the word «Atrip»

Wiktionary

ATRIP, adjective. (nautical) (of an anchor) Just clear of the ground.
ATRIP, adjective. (nautical) (of sails) Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming.
ATRIP, adjective. (nautical) (of yards) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across.

Dictionary definition

ATRIP, adjective. (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom.

Wise words

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