noun
a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
Synonyms
trump card
Examples
- 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
Examples
- clubs were declared trumps
- a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
noun
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
Synonyms
Examples
- the goal was to best the competition
verb
play a trump
Synonyms
verb
proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
Synonyms
trump out