trice up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

to hoist up using a rope

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To placed up so as to allow more access to the floorspace underneath, such as for cleaning.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “trice up” mean?

to hoist up using a rope

Is “trice up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.