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Atrip vs Atrin - What's the difference?

atrip | atrin |

As an adjective atrip

is (nautical|of an anchor) just clear of the ground.

As a verb atrin is

(obsolete) to run away; escape (from).

atrip

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (nautical, of an anchor) Just clear of the ground.
  • (nautical, of sails) Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming.
  • (nautical, of yards) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across.
    • (Webster 1913)

    atrin

    English

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To run away; escape (from).