WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

trip line

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun trip line has 1 sense
  1. trip line - a light rope used in lumbering to free a dog hook from a log at a distance
    --1 is a kind of
    rope

Definitions from the Web

Term: Trip Line

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A trip line is a cord or wire stretched across a pathway or area to act as a signal or warning by tripping or triggering something upon contact.

Sample Sentence:

He set up a trip line around the campsite to alert them of any approaching predators.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To trip line means to accidentally stumble or fall over a cord or wire that has been placed across a pathway.

Sample Sentence:

She didn't see the wire and tripped over it, inevitably trip lining in front of everyone.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

When used as an adjective, trip line refers to something that is characteristic of or associated with travel.

Sample Sentence:

The travel enthusiasts organized a trip line event to share their experiences and connect with other explorers.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

As an adverb, trip line represents an action performed in a manner related to a trip.

Sample Sentence:

She walked trip line into the room, her eyes searching for familiar faces.

Related Products on Amazon:

trios triose triostium triostium perfoliatum trioxide trip-up trip,curious trip trip line trip meter trip off trip out trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic toe trip up trip wire tripadvisor

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus