Trump (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Hearts were declared trumps, giving his partner an unbeatable advantage in the hand of bridge.
- The clever player led with a card of the same suit as the trump to ensure taking the trick.
- A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led in most variations of the game.
- Spades were the trumps for this round of whist, allowing her to claim several key tricks.
- When diamonds were chosen as trumps, his luck suddenly changed in the game of poker.
Meaning 2
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician raised the trumpet to her lips and began to play a beautiful melody.
- He had always dreamed of playing the trumpet in a jazz band.
- The sound of the trumpet echoed through the empty concert hall.
- She carefully polished the trumpet to remove any fingerprints or smudges.
- The trumpet solo was the highlight of the entire symphony.
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Meaning 3
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The queen of trumps took the trick and changed the course of the game.
- He led with the king of trumps, confident it would take the round.
- She cleverly used the eight of trumps to deflect her opponent's attack.
- The ace of trumps proved to be the decisive card in the hand.
- In the final round, the seven of trumps turned out to be the winning card.