1. (

• trump ,
• trump_card

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

2. (

• 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"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led" ;

3. (

• cornet ,
• horn ,
• trumpet ,
• trump ,

) a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves ;

1. (

• trump

) produce a sound as if from a trumpet ;

2. (

• outdo ,
• outflank ,
• trump ,
• best ,
• scoop

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

3. (

• trump ,
• ruff

) play a trump ;

4. (

• trump ,
• trump_out

) proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare ;