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 trump trump /ˈtrʌmp/

noun

  1. [Archaic] A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves  ( cornet , trump [Archaic] , horn , trumpet )
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
     The trumpeter played a majestic fanfare during the overture
    The trumpeter played a majestic fanfare during the overture
  2. (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand  ( trump )
    (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
     Clubs were declared trumps
    clubs were declared trumps
     A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
    a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
  3. A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps  ( trump , trump card )
    a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
     The ace of trumps is a sure winner
    the ace of trumps is a sure winner

verb

  1. Proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare  ( trump , trump out )
    proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
  2. (card game) play a trump  ( ruff , trump )
    (card game) play a trump
  3. Get the better of  ( outdo , outflank , scoop , best , trump )
    get the better of
     The goal was to best the competition
    the goal was to best the competition
  4. [Archaic] Produce a sound as if from a trumpet  ( trump [Archaic] )
    produce a sound as if from a trumpet