trice up
The term "trice up" is predominantly used in nautical settings, referring to the action of lifting or securing items using a rope or line.
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Definition
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(technical)To hoist something using a rope.
Example
- The sailors triced up the sail to catch more wind.
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(technical)To lift a lower bunk to allow more access to the floor space underneath.
Example
- The crew triced up their bunks to clean the floor.
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(technical)To raise and secure an item using a small rope.
Example
- They triced up the hammock to make more room.
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