ruff

1. (noun) (cards) the act of playing a trump when unable to follow suit
Synonyms: trumping
Related Words: play, turn

2. (noun) common Eurasian sandpiper; male has an erectile ruff in breeding season
Synonyms: Philomachus pugnax
Related Words: reeve, sandpiper

3. (verb) play a trump, in card games
Synonyms: trump
Related Words: crossruff, go, move, overtrump

4. (noun) a high tight collar
Synonyms: choker, neck ruff, ruffle
Related Words: collar, fraise, neckband



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