atrip
IPA: ˈætrɪp
adjective
- (nautical, of an anchor) Just clear of the ground.
- (nautical, of sails) Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming.
- (nautical, of yards) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across.
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Examples of "atrip" in Sentences
- The ship was atrip, ready to set sail into the open sea
- The captain shouted for the crew to prepare for departure as the anchor was raised and the vessel went atrip
- The excitement on board was palpable as the boat pulled away from the dock and went atrip
- The rhythmic sound of the waves hitting the hull reassured the passengers that the boat was safely atrip
- The captain steered the ship expertly as it glided atrip through the calm waters
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