an artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade.-a sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks.-mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys.-a particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning.-a knot, braid, or plait of hair.-the whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players.-a turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours.-a toy; a trifle; a plaything.-to deceive by cunning or artifice; to impose on; to defraud; to cheat; as, to trick another in the sale of a horse.-to dress; to decorate; to set off; to adorn fantastically; -- often followed by up, off, or out.-to draw in outline, as with a pen; to delineate or distinguish without color, as arms, etc., in heraldry.