doubleton
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of doubleton
First recorded in 1905–10; modeled on singleton
Example Sentences
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Now, declarer became nervous that if he took the spade finesse and lost to East’s original doubleton queen, he would go down because West would get a diamond ruff.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2014
East, worried that his partner had the eight-four doubleton, put in his ten.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2014
But with ace-king-fifth and no guaranteed re-entry, it is normal to lead fourth-highest, allowing for partner’s having a doubleton and the suit’s being 5-3-2-3 around the table.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2013
If East’s high-low is taken to show a doubleton, South must not ruff his last club.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2012
He had clubs and spades solid, with doubleton heart and diamonds.
From Competition by Causey, James
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