trump

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

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