definition of
trump

[1] #1 trump n. [trump card] a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner". wn

[2] #2 trump v. produce a sound as if from a trumpet. wn

[3] #3 trump n. (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". wn

[4] #4 trump v. [outdo, outflank, best, scoop] get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition". wn

[5] #5 trump n. [cornet, horn, trumpet] a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves. wn