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trump
noun
verb
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
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noun
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
“The ace of trumps is a sure winner”
noun
(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
“Clubs were declared trumps”
noun
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
verb
Produce a sound as if from a trumpet
verb
Get the better of
“The goal was to best the competition”
verb
Play a trump
verb
Proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
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The ace of trumps is a sure winner
Clubs were declared trumps
A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
The goal was to best the competition
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