shortcut vs trick

shortcut

noun
  • A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps. 

  • A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation. 

  • A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths. 

  • A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it. 

verb
  • To take or use a shortcut 

trick

noun
  • An effective, clever or quick way of doing something. 

  • A sex act, chiefly one performed for payment; an act of prostitution. 

  • A daily period of work, especially in shift-based jobs. 

  • Something designed to fool or swindle. 

  • A term of abuse. 

  • A knot, braid, or plait of hair. 

  • A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined. 

  • A customer or client of a prostitute. 

  • A toy; a trifle; a plaything. 

  • A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick. 

  • A sailor's spell of work at the helm, usually two hours long. 

  • Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank. 

  • An entertaining difficult physical action. 

adj
  • Defective or unreliable. 

  • Involving trickery or deception. 

  • Stylish or cool. 

  • Able to perform tricks. 

verb
  • To dress; to decorate; to adorn fantastically; often followed by up, off, or out. 

  • To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive. 

  • To draw (as opposed to blazon - to describe in words). 

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