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English noun: trump | |||
| 1. | trump (artifact) a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps | ||
| Samples | The ace of trumps is a sure winner. | ||
| Synonyms | trump card | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | playing card | ||
| 2. | trump (artifact) (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand | ||
| Samples | Clubs were declared trumps. A trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | suit | ||
| Domain category | card game, cards | ||
| 3. | trump (artifact) a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves | ||
| Synonyms | cornet, horn, trumpet | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | brass, brass instrument | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | serpent | ||
English verb: trump | |||
| 1. | trump (perception) produce a sound as if from a trumpet | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
| 2. | trump (competition) get the better of | ||
| Samples | The goal was to best the competition. | ||
| Examples | The fighter managed to trump his opponent | ||
| Synonyms | best, outdo, outflank, scoop | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outsmart | ||
| 3. | trump (competition) play a trump | ||
| Synonyms | ruff | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, move | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | crossruff, overtrump | ||
| Domain category | card game, cards | ||
| 4. | trump (communication) proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare | ||
| Synonyms | trump out | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | announce, denote | ||
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