sparetrick
nounUK /ˈspɛətrɪk/
US /ˈspɛrtrɪk/
A sparetrick is a clever extra move you save for later.
She kept a sparetrick in her pocket for the final round of the game.
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2. A small hidden feature on a tool that helps in an emergency.
The old pocketknife had a sparetrick for opening cans.
3. A second chance move in a board game.
He used his sparetrick to swap two pieces at the last second.
4. A clever excuse kept ready in case of trouble.
Her sparetrick got her out of trouble when the teacher asked questions.