Trick (?), n. [D. trek a pull, or drawing, a trick, trekken to draw; akin to LG. trekken, MHG. trecken, trechen, Dan. trække, and OFries. trekka. Cf. Track, Trachery, Trig, a., Trigger.] 1. An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade.
He comes to me for counsel, and I show him a trick. South.
I know a trick worth two of that. Shak.
2. A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks.
3. Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank; as, the tricks of boys. Prior.
4. A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait; as, a trick of drumming with the fingers; a trick of frowning.
The trick of that voice I do well remember. Shak.
He hath a trick of Cœur de Lion's face. Shak.
5. A knot, braid, or plait of hair. B. Jonson.
6. (Card Playing) The whole number of cards played in one round, and consisting of as many cards as there are players.
On one nice trick depends the general fate. Pope.
7. (Naut.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, — usually two hours.
8. A toy; a trifle; a plaything. Shak.
Syn. — Stratagem; wile; fraud; cheat; juggle; finesse; sleight; deception; imposture; delusion; imposition.