What does ATRIP mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "atrip": Parts of Speech:

adjective

Definitions:

1. (of a ship) slightly heeled over and therefore unsteady.
2. (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:

1. The ship was atrip in the stormy seas, making it difficult for the crew to maintain their balance.
2. The anchor was atrip, ready to be hoisted up and secured for the night.
3. The economy is atrip, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic.