In rugby, the line at the end of the pitch past, or on, which the ball must be placed to score a try

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

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

plural of try house

plural of try-scorer

(rubgy) A player who scores a try, or who is adept at scoring tries.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see captain, -'s, try. / (rugby) A try scored by a captain when their team is in need of inspiration.

plural of try-on

(dated) To battle. / To litigate a claim to property (most often real estate) or a public office.

Synonym of nice try