trumping
trumping · trumpings
The act by which something is trumped, topped or cappedThe act by which something is trumped, topped or capped.
Meaning
2 sensesThe act by which something is trumped, topped or capped.
(archaic, poetic)The sound of a trumpet.
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!
More definitions
- (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit