Trice
noun
1.
a very short time; an instant:
in a trice.
verb (used with object), triced, tricing. Nautical.
1.
to pull or haul with a rope.
2.
to haul up and fasten with a rope (usually followed by up).
1.
variant of -trix.
noun
1.
moment; instant (esp in the phrase in a trice)
verb
1.
(nautical) (transitive) often foll by up. to haul up or secure
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