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trier

noun tri·er \ ˈtrī(-ə)r \

Definition of trier

1 : someone or something that tries
2 : an implement (such as a tapered hollow tube) used in obtaining samples of bulk material for examination and testing

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Examples of trier in a Sentence

  1. Even if she fails she's a real trier.

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First Known Use of trier

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Trier

geographical name \ ˈtrir \

Definition of Trier

city in western Germany on the Moselle River near the border with Luxembourg population 106,000

TRIER Defined for English Language Learners

trier

noun

Definition of trier for English Language Learners

  • : someone who tries very hard to do something

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trier

noun tri·er \ ˈtrī-ər \

legal Definition of trier

: trier of fact

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