Meanings
stitch
hole (in a net)
link (in chainmail)
Austria · Southern-Germany · Switzerlandbow, tie (way of fastening laces etc.)
Austria · Southern-Germany · Switzerlandbow, ribbon (ornament of such form)
Austria · Southern-Germany · Switzerlandanything loop- or eight-shaped
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Noun
colloquial · no pluraltrick, scam, shtick
Das ist ja ne tolle Masche.Now that’s a nice trick.
Examples
GermanEnglish
Fall nicht auf seine alten Maschen herein!Don't fall for his old tricks.
Toms Masche wäre fast aufgegangen.Tom's ploy almost succeeded.