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Word: Trump
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century: alteration of triumph, once used in card games in the same sense
trʌmp
(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a trick where a card of a different suit has been led
Short Definition:playing card of suit chosen to rank above others
Examples:- declarer ruffs the opening lead and plays a trump
a helpful or admirable person
Short Definition:helpful or admirable person
Examples:- Spencer's doctor is a trump—I am like a new man
Word: Trump
Speech Type: Verb
trʌmp
(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play a trump on (a card of another suit)
Short Definition:(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play trump on
Examples:- why on earth did you trump my ace?
- declarer trumped the last losing spade in dummy
- if he trumped with the 6 or 10, the opponents could overruff
surpass (something) by saying or doing something better
Short Definition:surpass something by saying or doing something better
Examples:- taste trumps most if not all other factors when consumers choose food products
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