overtrick

[ oh-ver-trik ]

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noun

Bridge.

a trick won by declarer in excess of the number of tricks necessary to make the contract.

overtrick

/ ˈəʊ��əˌ�ٰ�ɪ�� /

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First recorded in 1920–25; over- + trick

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An overtrick seemed likely until West produced the club ace, cashed the heart ace and gave his partner a heart ruff.

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The contract made with an overtrick, but the England Open team gained 13 imps and the 2 board-a-match points.

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But the overtrick would be worth several matchpoints.

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You make, say, four hearts with an overtrick, but Deep Finesse says you could have taken 12 tricks.

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Then Hackett and Senior bid to an excellent six clubs, which made with an overtrick on a lucky lie of the cards.

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