n. | 1. | An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade. |
| 2. | A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks. |
| 3. | Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys. |
| 4. | A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning. |
| 5. | A knot, braid, or plait of hair. |
| 6. | (Card Playing) The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players. |
| 7. | (Naut.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, - usually two hours. |
| 8. | A toy; a trifle; a plaything. |
v. t. | 1. | To deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse. |
| 2. | To dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn fantastically; - often followed by up, off, or out. |
| 3. | To draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry. |