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trip 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. 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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The two had tripped the light fantastic before in ``Pulp Fiction. I cannot imagine that Henry himself, though he tripped the light fantastic, had much use for ballet dancing or any kind of theatrical performance. Wearing tuxes and satins, the dancers tripped the light fantastic in a huge exhibit hall that houses livestock during the state fair. |
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