overtrump
[ oh-ver-truhmp, oh-ver-truhmp ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈtrʌmp, ˈoʊ vərˌtrʌmp /
verb (used with or without object) Cards.
to play a higher trump than has already been played.
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Words nearby overtrump
overtone, overtop, overtopping, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, over-under, overuse, overvalue
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British Dictionary definitions for overtrump
overtrump
/ (ˌəʊvəˈtrʌmp) /
verb
cards to play a trump higher than (one previously played to the trick)
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