- Trick
- Trick Trick, n. [D. trek a pull, or drawing, a trick, trekken
to draw; akin to LG. trekken, MHG. trecken, trechen, Dan.
tr[ae]kke, and OFries. trekka. Cf. {Track}, {Trachery},
{Trig}, a., {Trigger}.]
1. An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly
procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in
trade.
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He comes to me for counsel, and I show him a trick. --South. [1913 Webster]
I know a trick worth two of that. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks. [1913 Webster]
3. Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
4. A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning. [1913 Webster]
The trick of that voice I do well remember. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
He hath a trick of C[oe]ur de Lion's face. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
5. A knot, braid, or plait of hair. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
6. (Card Playing) The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players. [1913 Webster]
On one nice trick depends the general fate. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
7. (Naut.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours. [1913 Webster]
8. A toy; a trifle; a plaything. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Syn: Stratagem; wile; fraud; cheat; juggle; finesse; sleight; deception; imposture; delusion; imposition. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
