1. (

• blink_of_an_eye ,
• flash ,
• heartbeat ,
• instant ,
• jiffy ,
• split_second ,
• trice ,
• twinkling ,
• wink ,
• New_York_minute

) a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash" ;

1. (

• trice ,
• trice_up ,

) raise with a line; "trice a window shade" ;

2. (

• trice ,
• trice_up

) hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope ;