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(noun) craft
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
he learned his trade as an apprentice
(noun) patronage
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
even before noon there was a considerable patronage
an equal exchange
we had no money so we had to live by barter
(noun) business deal, deal
a particular instance of buying or selling
it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him; he's a master of the business deal
(noun) craft
people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
he represented the craft of brewers; as they say in the trade
(noun) trade wind
steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
they rode the trade winds going west
do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
She deals in gold; The brothers sell shoes
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
(verb) trade in
turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
trade in an old car for a new one
(verb) merchandise
engage in the trade of
he is merchandising telephone sets