This is the 17766th most frequent Russian word.
уловку
"Уловку" means "trick" or "ploy" in English.
Here, 'уловку' signifies a strategy or trick employed in order to achieve a specific goal in a clever manner.
Они использовали хитрую уловку, чтобы обойти правила.
They used a clever trick to circumvent the rules.
In this context, 'уловку' refers to a hidden or deceptive action that was discovered.
Ты раскрыл их уловку!
You uncovered their trick!
'уловку' denotes a planned maneuver intended to distract or mislead.