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".
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