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1. a. any catch on a mechanism that acts as a switch b. (as modifier): trip button 2. a surge in the conditions of a chemical or other automatic process resulting in an instability 3. Informal a hallucinogenic drug experience trip [trip] (engineering) To release a lever or set free a mechanism. (mining engineering) The line of cars hauled by mules or by motor, or run on a slope, plane, or sprag road. An automatic arrangement for dumping cars. (ordnance) Part of the mechanism of some firearms, released by the action of the trigger. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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