trice

Noun
  1. A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) (synset 115271921)
    "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
    is a type of: bit, minute, mo, moment, second - an indefinitely short time
    same as: blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, new york minute, split second, twinkling, wink
Verb
  1. Raise with a line (synset 201458268)
    "trice a window shade"
    is a type of: bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise - raise from a lower to a higher position
    same as: trice up
  2. Hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope (synset 201458135)
    is a type of: hoist, lift, wind - raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
    same as: trice up

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