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Noun: trump card  trúmp kaa(r)d
  1. A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
    "She played her trump card, winning the trick and the game";
    - trump
     
  2. A decisive advantage held in reserve until an opportune moment
    "She held onto that piece of evidence as her trump card in the negotiations"

Derived forms: trump cards

Type of: playing card

Encyclopedia: Trump card