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- [uh-trip]
- /əˈtrɪp/
- /ə.ˈtrɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-trip]
- /əˈtrɪp/
Definitions of atrip word
- adjective atrip (of an anchor) no longer caught on the bottom; tripped; aweigh 3
- abbreviation ATRIP aweigh. 1
- adjective atrip (of a sail) in position and ready for trimming. 1
- adjective atrip (of a yard) hoisted and ready to be fastened in position. 1
- adjective atrip (of an upper mast) unfastened and ready for lowering. 1
- noun atrip (nautical, of an anchor) Just clear of the ground. 1
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Origin of atrip
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; a-1 + trip1
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Parts of speech for Atrip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
atrip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.