English Dictionary

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.

Be careful not to trip over the tripping line.

意味（1）

(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.

Shot-plug and lead were lowered through the chute, tending the tripping-line of the toggle.