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

"There have been no conversations with anyone or either organization about an acquisition," spokesman Ty Trippet said in the tweet, which was retweeted by Michael Bloomberg.

From Reuters

Ty Trippet, a spokesman for Mr. Bloomberg, said in a statement that the former mayor was “deeply grateful” to the authorities for “ensuring that no lives were lost and that the victim has been rescued and safely returned to her family.”

From New York Times

"We’re deeply grateful to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Wyoming law enforcement, the F.B.I. and other individuals for their swift and heroic action in this case in ensuring that no lives were lost and that the victim has been rescued and safely returned to her family," Bloomberg’s spokesperson, Ty Trippet, said in a statement.

From Fox News

Bloomberg’s spokesperson, Ty Trippet, expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their “swift and heroic action” in the case and returning the victim to her family safely.

From Seattle Times

"This sends a strong message to contractors in New York who engage in fraud: You will be caught," Bloomberg LP spokesman Ty Trippet said in a statement.

From Fox News