doubleton
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of doubleton
First recorded in 1905–10; modeled on singleton
Example Sentences
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It was just possible that West had 2=2=6=3 shape with three low clubs, but then East, with only a doubleton diamond, might have considered shifting at Trick 2.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2015
Hoping that South had started with only a doubleton spade, West pitched two spades.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2015
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, who knew partner had a singleton or doubleton spade, should have played low, encouraging at the same time.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2013
He had clubs and spades solid, with doubleton heart and diamonds.
From Competition by James Causey
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