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sleight of hand vs trick

trick vs sleight of hand

sleight of hand and trick both are nouns.

sleight of hand is not a verb while trick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sleight of hand Yes No No No
trick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trick is a hypernym of sleight of hand; that is, trick is a word with a broader meaning than sleight of hand:
  • sleight of hand: manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
  • trick: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Other hypernyms of sleight of hand include conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy.
sleight of hand (noun) trick (noun)
manual dexterity in the execution of tricks a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
(card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
a cunning or deceitful action or device
a prostitute's customer
a period of work or duty
sleight of hand (verb) trick (verb)
deceive somebody
Difference between sleight of hand and trick

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