Giving a yard the necessary cant by a tripping-line. Also, the lifting an upper mast to withdraw its fid, in order that it may be lowered by means of the mast-rope.
·noun A light dance. II. Tripping ·noun Act of one who, or that which, trips. III. Tripping ·adj Q...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A small rope serving to unrig the lower top-gallant yard-arm of its lift and brace, when in the act ...
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