What is the meaning of ruff?

An external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal.
- synonyms: frill
A high tight collar.
- synonyms: choker, ruffle, neck ruff
Common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season.
- synonyms: Philomachus pugnax
Card games. ( the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit)
- synonyms: trumping

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