n. Function: noun
1 an indirect, ingenious, and often cunning means to gain an end FF1C; used every trick in the bag to cover up the scandal FF1E;
Synonyms: artifice, chouse, device, feint, gambit, gimmick, jig, maneuver, play, ploy, ||prat, ruse, shenanigan, sleight, stratagem, whizzer, wile; compare PRANK
Related Words: contrivance, craft, expediency; blind, bluff, diversion, dodge, dodgery, red herring; curve, deception, sham, stall; fraud, ||rort, scheme, shift, skin game
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Synonyms: PRANK , antic, caper, dido(es), frolic, lark, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan, shine(s), tomfoolery
Related Words: boutade; escapade; practical joke
3 an ingenious or dexterous act or procedure designed to puzzle or amuse FF1C; a juggler's trick FF1E;
Synonyms: feat, stunt
Related Words: accomplishment
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tricks plural
Synonyms: PERSONAL EFFECTS , ||plunder, stuff, things, traps
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Synonyms: HANG , knack, swing
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Synonyms: HABIT 1, custom, habitude, manner, practice, praxis, usage, use, way, wont
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Synonyms: SPELL , bout, go, shift, stint, time, tour, turn