Dictionary Check: trump

"trump" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

Example: "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"
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noun

(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

Example: "clubs were declared trumps"
noun

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

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verb

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

verb

get the better of

Example: "the goal was to best the competition"
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verb

play a trump

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