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contract bridge

/ ˈɒԳٰæ /

noun

  1. the most common variety of bridge, in which the declarer receives points counting towards game and rubber only for tricks he bids as well as makes, any overtricks receiving bonus points Compare auction bridge
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Ong said teams playing contract bridge have been known to — not in competitions — “kick, cough and stomp” to pass signals to teammates.

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For over a year, the topic of cheating has consumed many players in the highest levels of contract bridge, the card game with a reputation for complex gameplay and clubby community.

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The term Grand Slam entered sports in the 20th century via contract bridge, a card game in which a grand slam meant winning the maximum 13 tricks.

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Crane was also recognized as one of the top contract bridge players of all time.

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But, thankfully, contract bridge is alive and well.

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