Meaning of tripping line | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“Shot-plug and lead were lowered through the chute, tending the tripping-line of the toggle.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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