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• Fake — is a term used to describe or imply something which is not real. For example, a document or other object created to look like a real object that exists or could exist, or a performance where an event is played, or untrue statements. Or a person… …   Wikipedia

• Fake — Fake, v. t. (Naut.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form,, to prevent twisting when running out. [1913 Webster] {Faking box}, a box in which a long… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• fake — fake1 /fayk/, v., faked, faking, n., adj. v.t. 1. prepare or make (something specious, deceptive, or fraudulent): to fake a report showing nonexistent profits. 2. to conceal the defects of or make appear more attractive, interesting, valuable,… …   Universalium

• fake — I [[t]feɪk[/t]] v. faked, fak•ing, n. adj. 1) to create or render so as to mislead, deceive, or defraud others: to fake a report[/ex] 2) to pretend; feign: to fake illness[/ex] 3) to counterfeit: to fake a person s signature[/ex] 4) to accomplish …   From formal English to slang

• fake — I. transitive verb (faked; faking) Etymology: Middle English Date: 15th century to coil in fakes II. noun Date: 1627 one loop of a coil (as of ship s rope or a fire hose) coiled free for running III. adjective Etymology: origi …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• fake — 1. n., adj., & v. n. 1 a thing or person that is not genuine. 2 a trick. adj. counterfeit; not genuine. v.tr. 1 make (a false thing) appear genuine; forge, counterfeit. 2 make a pretence of having (a feeling, illness, etc.). Derivatives: faker n …   Useful english dictionary

• Indian rope trick — The Indian rope trick is stage magic said to have been performed in and around India about the 1800s. Sometimes described as the world’s greatest illusion , it involved a magician, a length of rope, and one or more boy assistants.The trickThere… …   Wikipedia

• French fake — French French (fr[e^]nch), prop. a. [AS. frencisc, LL. franciscus, from L. Francus a Frank: cf. OF. franceis, franchois, fran[,c]ois, F. fran[,c]ais. See {Frank}, a., and cf. {Frankish}.] Of or pertaining to France or its inhabitants. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• french fake — noun Usage: usually capitalized 1st F : a mode of coiling a rope by running it backward and forward in parallel bends; also : a modification of a Flemish coil …   Useful english dictionary

• Faking box — Fake Fake, v. t. (Naut.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form,, to prevent twisting when running out. [1913 Webster] {Faking box}, a box in which a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• In Real Life — Format Reality Competition Created by Jonathan Finkelstein Country of origin  Canada …   Wikipedia