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trick
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Meanings
noun
  • a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.
    E.g. he's a double-dealer capable of any mean trick
  • a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism.
    E.g. she had a trick of clipping off certain words and phrases
  • (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a sequence of cards forming a single round of play. One card is laid down by each player, the highest card being the winner.
  • a prostitute's client.
  • a sailor's turn at the helm, usually lasting for two or four hours.
verb
  • cunningly deceive or outwit.
    E.g. many people have been tricked by villains with false identity cards
  • sketch (a coat of arms) in outline, with the colours indicated by letters or signs.
adjective
  • intended or used to deceive or mystify, or to create an illusion.
    E.g. a trick question
  • liable to fail; defective.
    E.g. a trick knee

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