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tries
noun(try)
an experimental trial : attempt
tries
noun(try)
a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick at the goal for additional points; also : the score made on a try
tries
verb(try)
to make an attempt
tries
verb(try)
to make an attempt at —often used with an infinitive
tries
verb(try)
to put to test or trial —often used with out
tries
noun(try)
a zealous all-out effort
tries
noun phrase(try)
an attempt made after scoring a touchdown in football to score one or two additional points by kicking the ball over the crossbar or again carrying it into the opponents' end zone
tries
verb(try)
to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
tries
verb(try)
to use or test experimentally
tries
verb(try)
to compete for a position especially on an athletic team or for a part in a play
tries
phrasal verb(try)
to make an attempt or effort to get (something)

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