trippet

[ trip-it ]

noun

, Machinery.

1. a projection, cam, or the like, for striking some other part at regular intervals.

trippet

/ ˈtrɪpɪt /

noun

1. any mechanism that strikes or is struck at regular intervals, as by a cam

Word History and Origins

Origin of trippet¹

First recorded in 1300–50, trippet is from the Middle English word trypet. See trip ¹, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of trippet¹

C15 (in the sense: a piece of wood used in a game): from trippen to trip

Example Sentences

Did you bolt the front door, Marian, when you let Trippet out?

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She requested Mr. Trippet to order her carriage that night, and went home without uttering one single word to Captain Blackbeard.

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"He shall cut the throat of Sly first, though," replied Mr. Trippet, fiercely.

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Trippet was the family cat, who had shown symptoms of alarm at the aspect of the unwonted guest.

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And she left Ensign Trippet in a very solemn and affecting way.

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