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trice up

/traɪs əp/
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Other forms: triced up; tricing up

Definitions of trice up
  1. verb
    raise with a line
    synonyms: trice
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    type of:
    bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  2. verb
    hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope
    synonyms: trice
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    type of:
    hoist, lift, wind
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
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