I. noun
1.
a pursuit followed as an occupation or means of livelihood and requiring technical knowledge and skill
the trade of a carpenter
Synonyms: art, calling, craft, handicraft, métier, profession, vocation
Related Word: employment, occupation, pursuit, work
Contrasted words: avocation, hobby
2.
Synonyms: business 4, commerce, industry, traffic
Related Word: market
3.
Synonyms: patronage 2, business, custom, traffic
II. verb
1.
to give one thing in return for another with an expectation of gain
traded furs for beads and cloth
Synonyms: bargain, barter, exchange, swap, traffic, truck; compare exchange 2
Related Word: market, merchandise, sell; deal; argue, chaffer, dicker, haggle, wrangle
Idioms: make ( or strike) a bargain, make a deal
2.
Synonyms: exchange 2, change, substitute, swap, switch