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tripper 1. another word for trip (sense 1) 2. a. any device that generates a signal causing a trip to operate b. the signal so generated tripper [′trip·ər] (civil engineering) A device activated by a passing train to work a signal or switch or to apply brakes. (mechanical engineering) A device that snubs a conveyor belt causing the load to be discharged. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Watching a Blood Brothers' show is like seeing a scheduled car crash, on one hand you want to turn the other away but on the other hand you want to rubberneck and see all the carnage. Noted Grufferman, "It's like looking at a car crash - you rubberneck and people are watching, but most of the people are seeing if there is an opportunity here. Moreover, a self-driving car won't rubberneck or brake unpredictably. |
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