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ruff vs overtrump

overtrump vs ruff

ruff is a noun but overtrump is not a noun.

ruff and overtrump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruff Yes No Yes No
overtrump No No Yes No
As verbs, overtrump is a hyponym of ruff; that is, overtrump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ruff:
  • ruff: play a trump
  • overtrump: play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
Other hyponyms of ruff include crossruff.
ruff (noun) overtrump (noun)
(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit
common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
a high tight collar
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
ruff (verb) overtrump (verb)
play a trump play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
Difference between ruff and overtrump

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