trump

Noun
  1. A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps (synset 104498430)
    "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"
    is a type of: playing card - one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
    same as: trump card
  2. (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand (synset 104498154)
    "clubs were declared trumps"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"
    referred to in: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
    is a type of: suit - playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
  3. A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone;
    Has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves (synset 103115320)
    is a type of: brass, brass instrument - a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
    subtypes: serpent - an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
    same as: cornet, horn, trumpet
Verb
  1. Produce a sound as if from a trumpet (synset 202183598)
    is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
  2. Get the better of (synset 201111670)
    "the goal was to best the competition"
    is a type of: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
    subtypes: outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart - defeat by more skillful maneuvering
    same as: best, outdo, outflank, scoop
  3. Play a trump (synset 201080628)
    referred to in: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
    is a type of: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
    subtypes:
    • overtrump - play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
    • crossruff - trump alternately in two hands
    same as: ruff
  4. Proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare (synset 200977234)
    is a type of: announce, denote - make known; make an announcement
    same as: trump out

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