trump
/tɹʌmp/ noun C1- The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others. · Diamonds were declared trump(s).
- A playing card of that suit. · He played an even higher trump.
- Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.
- An old card game, almost identical to whist; the game of ruff.
- A card of the major arcana of the tarot.
Plural trumps
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
But you’re a trump and a dear to do it.”
When the other fellow has all the trumps, it saves time to throw down your hand."
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