artimanha — meaning in English
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English meaning
- artifice noun A crafty but underhanded deception.
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
- trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
Senses
artimanha is used for these senses in English:
- artifice A crafty but underhanded deception.
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- ruse (countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
- trick Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
artifice — full definition
- noun A crafty but underhanded deception.
- noun A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
- noun A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
- noun A tactical move to gain advantage.
contrivance — full definition
- noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- noun Something overly artful or artificial.