present participle of try on

Obsolete spelling of tried; simple past tense and past participle of try

(rugby) An awarding of five points (equivalent to scoring a try) to a team whose opponents have prevented, by misconduct, a try being scored.

(derogatory) Alternative spelling of tryhard

(transitive) To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. / (intransitive) To undergo a test before being selected; to audition.

Deserving of an attempt.

Alternative form of old college try

(dated) To experiment. / (dated) To engage in a contest.

plural of try house

(historical) A place where oil is extracted from blubber, etc.