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An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly
procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade. |
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A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or
amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks. |
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Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of
boys. |
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A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a
trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning. |
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A knot, braid, or plait of hair. |
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The whole number of cards played in one round, and
consisting of as many cards as there are players. |
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A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, --
usually two hours. |
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A toy; a trifle; a plaything. |
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To deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to
defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse. |
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To dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn
fantastically; -- often followed by up, off, or out. |
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To draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or
distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry. |