tries

An ordered tree data structure that is used to store an associative array where the keys are usually strings.

An attempt.

“I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it.”

An act of tasting or sampling.

“I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it.”

A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.

“Today I scored my first try.”

A screen, or sieve, for grain.

A field goal or extra point

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

“I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.”

To divide; to separate.

To test, to work out.

To experiment, to strive.

To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.

To strain; to subject to excessive tests.

“Repeated failures try one's patience.”

(used with another verb) To want

“I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.”