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trip over

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: stolpern — to trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet
  • Polish: potykać się — to trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet
  • Polish: potknąć się — to trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet
  • Spanish: tropezar — to trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet