artifice
/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/
/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/
noun
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A crafty but underhanded deception.
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A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
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A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
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A tactical move to gain advantage.
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Something made with technical skill; a contrivance.
verb
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To construct by means of skill or specialised art