trick

1. a. An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade. Source: opted

2. a. A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks. Source: opted

3. a. Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys. Source: opted

4. a. A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning. Source: opted

5. a. A knot, braid, or plait of hair. Source: opted

6. a. The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players. Source: opted

7. a. A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours. Source: opted

8. a. A toy; a trifle; a plaything. Source: opted

9. 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. Source: opted

10. v. t. To dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn fantastically; -- often followed by up, off, or out. Source: opted

11. v. t. To draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry. Source: opted

12. n. a cunning or deceitful action or device Source: wordnet

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