ruff

noun

(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

common Eurasian sandpiper

a high tight collar

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

verb

play a trump

Synonyms for ruff

rufflev frilln

Words related to ruff

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