trump

1. trump (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

Example: Diamonds were declared trump(s).

2. trump (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A playing card of that suit.

Example: He played an even higher trump.

3. trump (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

Example: VVere Iacke Strawe a liue againe,
And I in as good poſſibility as euer I was,
I would lay a ſurer trumpe,
Ere I would loſe ſo faire a tricke.

4. trump (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.

Example: He knew the hand was lost when his ace was trumped.

5. trump (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump.

6. trump (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To get the better of, or finesse, a competitor.

Example: to trick or trump mankind