backuptrick
nounUK /ˈbækʌptrɪk/
US /ˈbækʌptrɪk/
A backup trick is a second trick you can do if your first trick does not work.
When his first magic trick failed, he used a backup trick to make the coin disappear.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A second skill or move kept ready in case the first one fails.
The skateboarder practiced a backup trick in case he missed the rail.
3. A hidden extra feature in a game or app that helps you when you get stuck.
The puzzle game has a backup trick that gives you a hint after three wrong tries.
4. A clever extra step used to fix a problem if the main step goes wrong.
The chef had a backup trick to save the sauce if it got too salty.