Word Meaning

trick definition and meaning

a. An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade.
a. A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks.
a. Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys.
a. A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning.
a. A knot, braid, or plait of hair.
a. The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players.
a. A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours.
a. A toy; a trifle; a plaything.
v. t. To deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse.
v. t. To dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn fantastically; -- often followed by up, off, or out.
v. t. To draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry.

Crossword clues for trick

- ... or treat
- Deceive
- Deception
- Gold brick
- Hoax that card players bet on
- Magical feat
- Magician’s illusion
- Practical joke
- Ruse