A ridge in the way, over which one may stumble; a stumbling-block, obstacle. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > movement > progressive motion > walking > [noun] > manner of walking > stumbling > one who or that which causes (5) balk1549 A ridge in the way, over which one may stumble; a stumbling-block, obstacle. Obsolete. tripper1605 One who or that which causes to stumble. Also tripper-up; spec. in slang: see quots. 1887 1904. stumbling-block1663 Something to stumble at or over; a cause of stumbling. Chiefly figurative. In literal sense. rare. Also attributive. hub1669 Technical and local uses. An abruptly raised piece of ground, a stumbling-block. trip-wire1916 A wire stretched near the ground in order to trip up enemies, trespassers, etc. Hence, a wire placed so that contact with it operates a weapon… |
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