Associations to the word «Tripping»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

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".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy