try : Idioms & Phrases

• verb try
  give it a whirl.
  
  • let's give it a whirl!
• verb make an attempt at something
  have a go.
  
  • I never sat on a horse before but I'll give it a go

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• to try a bout at wrestling. Shak.

Webster 1913

• to make a trial or an experiment.

Webster 1913

• . (a) To put on, as a garment, to ascertain whether it fits the person. (b) To attempt; to undertake. Slang Dickens.

Webster 1913

• adjective satellite tested and proved to be reliable
  time-tested; tested; tried.
  

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• a gauge cock. See under Gauge.

Webster 1913

• verb make an attempt at achieving something
  go for.
  
  • She tried for the Olympics

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• verb put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
  try.
  
  • Try on this sweater to see how it looks

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• verb put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  essay; prove; try; examine; test.
  
  • This approach has been tried with good results
  • Test this recipe
• verb try something new, as in order to gain experience
  experiment.
  
  • Students experiment sexually
  • The composer experimented with a new style
• verb perform in order to get a role
  audition.
  
  • She auditioned for a role on Broadway
• verb take a sample of
  sample; try; taste.
  
  • Try these new crackers
  • Sample the regional dishes

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• noun a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
  

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• noun putting clothes on to see whether they fit
  try-on; fitting.
  

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Try"-square` noun

Definitions

1. An instrument used by carpenters, joiners, etc., for laying off right angles off right angles, and testing whether work is square.

Webster 1913

• noun putting clothes on to see whether they fit
  try-on; fitting.
  

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• adjective satellite tested and proved useful or correct
  tested; tried.
  
  • a tested method

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