English Explanatory Dictionary

tripping line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small rope attached to the topgallant or royal yard, used to trip the yard, and in lowering it to the deck; also, a line used in letting go the anchor.

Word forms

tripping line tripping lines
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