trump

Meanings

• a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
  • "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"
• (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
  • "clubs were declared trumps"
  • "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"
• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
• produce a sound as if from a trumpet
• get the better of
• play a trump
• proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

Synonyms

best, cornet, horn, outdo, outflank, ruff, scoop, trump card, trump out, trumpet