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Tries

noun
/tɹaɪz/
Word Frequency: 11.8

Definitions

1.nounAn ordered tree data structure that is used to store an associative array where the keys are usually strings.
2.nounAn attempt.
"I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it."
3.nounAn act of tasting or sampling.
"I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it."
4.nounA score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
"Today I scored my first try."
5.nounA screen, or sieve, for grain.
6.nounA field goal or extra point
7.verbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."
8.verbTo divide; to separate.
9.verbTo test, to work out.
10.verbTo experiment, to strive.
11.verbTo lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
12.verbTo strain; to subject to excessive tests.
"Repeated failures try one's patience."
13.verb(used with another verb) To want
"I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."

Synonyms

prefix treetouchdownsamplingtastetastingbashgostabwhirlextra pointattemptendeavor

Rhymes With

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprise
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