Here is the requested information on the word "atrip":
Parts of Speech:
adjective
Definitions:
- (of a ship) slightly heeled over and therefore unsteady.
- (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom.
Pronunciations:
- US: /əˈtrɪp/
- UK: /əˈtrɪp/
Origin and Usage:
The word "atrip" comes from the Middle English word "a-trippe," meaning "on the trip." Its nautical usage dates back to the 16th century, where it described a ship that was slightly heeled over and therefore unsteady. In modern usage, it is still primarily used in a nautical context to describe a ship or anchor, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is unstable or unsteady.
Synonyms:
- unstable
- unsteady
- tilted
- listing
Related Words:
- strip
- trips
- parts
- grape
- flips
Example Sentences:
- The ship was atrip in the stormy seas, making it difficult for the crew to maintain their balance.
- The anchor was atrip, ready to be hoisted up and secured for the night.
- The economy is atrip, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic.