Associations to the word «Tripping»

TRIPPING, verb. Present participle of trip

TRIPPING, adjective. Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.

TRIPPING, adjective. (heraldry) (not comparable) Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.

TRIPPING, noun. The act of one who trips.

TRIPPING LINE, noun. (nautical) 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.

TRIPPING LINES, noun. Plural of tripping line

TRIPPING UP, verb. Present participle of trip up

TRIPPING, adjective. Characterized by a buoyant rhythm; "an easy lilting stride"; "the flute broke into a light lilting air"; "a swinging pace"; "a graceful swingy walk"; "a tripping singing measure".

TRIPPING, adjective. Moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step".