ruff Synonyms
Another word for ruff
• interjection (Context 1)
Used to represent the short, harsh barking sound of a dog.
""woof! woof!" the terrier barked excitedly as the mail carrier approached the gate."
• noun (Context 2)
A projecting, heavily starched, and pleated collar worn around the neck by men and women in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
"The Renaissance portrait vividly depicted Queen Elizabeth I wearing an elaborate lace frill."
• noun (Context 3)
A Eurasian wading bird of the sandpiper family (Calidris pugnax), the male of which develops a distinctive collar of feathers and ear tufts during the breeding season.
"Birdwatchers gathered at the marsh, hoping to spot a male sandpiper performing its elaborate courtship display."
• noun (Context 4)
The act of playing a trump card to a trick when one cannot follow suit in certain card games.
"Her timely trump of the spade suit secured the final trick for their team."
• verb (Context 5)
To play a trump card in a trick when unable to follow suit in a card game.
"He decided to trump the opening lead to regain control of the hand."