trump

Nouns

• (n) a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
  • the ace of trumps is a sure winner
  trump card,
• (n) (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
  • clubs were declared trumps
  • a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
• (n) a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves cornet, trumpet, horn,

Verbs

• (v) produce a sound as if from a trumpet
• (v) get the better of
  • the goal was to best the competition
  best, outdo, outflank, scoop,
• (v) play a trump ruff,
• (v) proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare trump out,

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