trick

US /trɪk/

UK /trɪk/

1.

a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone

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He played a clever trick on his friends.

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It was just a harmless trick.

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deception ruse ploy stratagem hoax

2.

a particular skill or ability

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He learned a new trick on his skateboard.

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It's an old magician's trick.

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feat stunt maneuver skill knack

1.

deceive or outwit (someone) by a trick

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He tried to trick me into giving him money.

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Don't let him trick you.

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deceive dupe fool mislead outwit

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