A distinctive collarlike projection around the neck, as of feathers on a bird or of fur on a mammal.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A Eurasian sandpiper (Philomachus pugnax) the male of which has collarlike, erectile feathers around the neck during the breeding season.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A small European freshwater fish (Acerina cernua) related to the perches.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A stiffly starched frilled or pleated circular collar of lace, muslin, or other fine fabric, worn by men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
An old game resembling whist.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To trump or play a trump.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To take a trick with a trump.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To play a trump on (a card previously led or played).
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
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