trice meaning and definition

TRICE noun

Definition of trice (noun)

1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
   • "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
   • synonyms: blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, New York minute, split second, twinkling, wink

TRICE verb

Definition of trice (verb)

1. raise with a line
   • "trice a window shade"
   • synonyms: trice up
2. hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope
   • synonyms: trice up