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trumps

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noun

A musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer’s mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones.

Examples :

"While the old man sat on the park bench, he entertained the children by playing folk tunes on a collection of trumps. "

music entertainment sound utensil

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

Examples :

"Diamonds were declared trump(s)."

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A playing card of that suit.

Examples :

"He played an even higher trump."

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

Examples :

""Having extra vacation days trumps needing to call in sick; I can use them instead." "

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An excellent person; a fine fellow, a good egg.

Examples :

""My neighbor, Mr. Johnson, is a real trumps; he always helps me with my groceries and keeps an eye on my house when I'm away." "

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An old card game, almost identical to whist; the game of ruff.

Examples :

"My grandfather taught me several card games, including trumps, which he said was similar to whist. "

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A card of the major arcana of the tarot.

Examples :

"The tarot reader spread the deck, revealing several trumps, including The Tower and The Wheel of Fortune. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"He knew the hand was lost when his ace was trumped."

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

Examples :

""In the card game, Sarah trumps John's ace with a king of spades, winning the hand." "

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verb

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

Examples :

"In the debate, Maria's strong evidence trumps her opponent's weak opinions. "

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verb

To impose unfairly; to palm off.

Examples :

"The dishonest salesman trumps cheap, poorly-made watches on unsuspecting tourists, claiming they are valuable antiques. "

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verb

Examples :

"In this election, it would seem issues of national security trumped economic issues."

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To outweigh; be stronger, greater, bigger than or in other way superior to.

Examples :

"The excitement of the upcoming vacation trumps any desire to study for the test. "

achievement quality ability

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noun

Examples :

"The band room was filled with the shiny brass of trumps and trombones. "

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noun

Examples :

"After a bean burrito, my little brother's trumps cleared the room. "

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The noise made by an elephant through its trunk.

Examples :

"From the jungle exhibit, we could hear the elephant's loud trumps echoing across the zoo. "

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verb

To blow a trumpet.

Examples :

"The musician enthusiastically trumps during the parade, filling the street with a bright sound. "

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verb

To flatulate.

Examples :

"And without warning me, as he lay there, he suddenly trumped next to me in bed."

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