Overtrump (Verb)
Meaning
Play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The player attempted to overtrump the previous card with the jack of hearts.
- She successfully managed to overtrump her opponent's card with the ace of spades.
- The opponent was left with no choice but to concede after being overtrumped by the king of diamonds.
- The trick was won by the player who overtrumped the four of clubs with the ten of the same suit.
- The risk paid off when the player overtrumped the seven of spades with the eight.