(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.
