Definitions for trump

Definitions for (noun) trump

Main entry: cornet, trump, trumpet, horn

Definition: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


Main entry: trump

Definition: (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

Usage: clubs were declared trumps; a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led


Main entry: trump, trump card

Definition: a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

Usage: the ace of trumps is a sure winner


Definitions for (verb) trump

Main entry: trump, trump out

Definition: proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare


Main entry: ruff, trump

Definition: play a trump


Main entry: scoop, trump, outdo, outflank, best

Definition: get the better of

Usage: the goal was to best the competition


Main entry: trump

Definition: produce a sound as if from a trumpet


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