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trumping

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act by which something is trumped, topped or capped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The sound of a trumpet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, poetic

Examples

  • 1861-1868, Frank Moore, The Rebellion Record We list to the trumpings that herald the storm, To the roll of the drum, and the order to form!

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of trump

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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4

noun

Meaning 4

(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ruff

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: turn, play

History

Etymology

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