a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; the ace of trumps is a sure winner

[ Syn: trump card ]

(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

[ Syn: cornet , horn , trumpet ]

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

get the better of; the goal was to best the competition

[ Syn: outdo , outflank , best , scoop ]

play a trump

[ Syn: ruff ]

proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

[ Syn: trump out ]