trice

noun
UK: /traɪs/
US: /traɪs/

  1. A very short time; an instant.

    1. I'll be back in a trice so don't you move from there.
    2. She managed to finish the task in a trice, showcasing her efficiency.

Synonyms

lift secure second hoist raise flash moment instant jiffy
trice transitive-verb

  1. To hoist or haul something in and tie it off quickly with a small rope or line.

    1. Trice up the sail before the storm hits us.
    2. We need to trice the equipment securely before moving the vehicle.
trice intransitive-verb

  1. To haul and tie something up quickly.

    1. He can trice up a hammock in seconds out in the wilderness.
    2. Make sure you trice everything up tightly to prevent it from falling during transport.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "trice" is /traɪs/ in British English and /traɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trice": lift, secure, second, hoist, raise, flash, moment, instant, jiffy.

Example usage of "trice": "I'll be back in a trice so don't you move from there.". More examples on the page.