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trump

(tr/@/mp )

a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps(noun.artifact)

Example:
The ace of trumps is a sure winner.

Synonym:
trump card

source: wordnet30
(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand(noun.artifact)

Example:
Clubs were declared trumps.
A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led.

source: wordnet30
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
cornet, horn, trumpet

source: wordnet30
A wind instrument of music; a trumpet, or sound of a trumpet; -- used chiefly in Scripture and poetry.(noun)

source: webster1913
A winning card; one of a particular suit (usually determined by chance for each deal) any card of which takes any card of the other suits.(noun)

source: webster1913

produce a sound as if from a trumpet(verb.perception)

source: wordnet30
get the better of(verb.competition)

Synonym:
best, outdo, outflank, scoop

source: wordnet30
play a trump(verb.competition)

Synonym:
ruff

source: wordnet30
proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare(verb.communication)

Synonym:
trump out

source: wordnet30
To blow a trumpet.(verb)

source: webster1913
To play a trump card when one of another suit has been led.(verb)

source: webster1913
To play a trump card upon; to take with a trump card; as, she trumped the first trick.(verb)

source: webster1913
To trick, or impose on; to deceive.(verb)

source: webster1913

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