A keyword used in the Java programming language to define a block of statements that may throw a Java language exception. If an exception is thrown, an optional “catch” block can handle specific exceptions thrown within the “try” block. Also, an optional “finally” block will be executed regardless of whether an exception is thrown. See also block, catch, exception, finally.

1. An experimental trial; attempt
2. A play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick

1. To make an effort or attempt; SYN. seek, attempt, essay, assay.
2. To test the limits of; SYN. strain, stress.
3. To give pain or trouble to
4. To melt (fat, lard, etc.) in order to separate out impurities; SYN. render.

When you try on an item of clothing before deciding whether you will buy it or borrow it from someone in order to see if it fits or to see if you like it, you try it on.

1. When you try something out, you try it to see if you want to buy it or to see if you want to start using it regularly
2. When you try people out, you give them a chance to show that they can perform a job well before hiring them or before giving them more difficult work to do.

To make an attempt at achieving something; SYN. go for.

An attempt made after scoring a touchdown in football to score one or two additional points by kicking the ball over the crossbar or again carrying it into the opponents' end zone

To put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; SYN. try.