CEFR C2

atrip

adjective

Meaning

In a state of being raised, especially an anchor just clear of the bottom, or a sail hoisted and ready to be set.

Examples

The captain announced that the anchor was atrip, and the ship was ready to depart.
With the main sail atrip, the crew prepared for a swift journey across the bay.

Synonyms: hoisted, weighed, afloat

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atrip (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈtrɪp/

Definition

In a state of being raised, especially an anchor just clear of the bottom, or a sail hoisted and ready to be set.

Examples

The captain announced that the anchor was atrip, and the ship was ready to depart.
With the main sail atrip, the crew prepared for a swift journey across the bay.

Synonyms of atrip

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