Atrip

[ә'trip]

Definition

(adv.) Just hove clear of the ground; -- said of the anchor.

(adv.) Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming; -- said of sails.

(adv.) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across; -- said of yards.

Editor: Pierre

Definition

adv. said of an anchor when it is just drawn out of the ground in a perpendicular direction—of a sail when it is hoisted from the cap sheeted home and ready for trimming.

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