trump

Noun

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

• (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
    

• a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
  • the ace of trumps is a sure winner
    

Verb

• proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

• play a trump

• get the better of
  • the goal was to best the competition
    

• produce a sound as if from a trumpet

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  cornet , horn , trumpet , trump card , trump out , ruff , outdo , outflank , best , scoop