laydown
Americannoun
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a hand held by a declarer that is or can be played with all cards exposed because no action by the opponents can prevent the declarer from taking the number of tricks necessary to make the contract.
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an unbeatable contract that can so easily be made that a declarer can or does play the hand with all cards exposed.
Etymology
Origin of laydown
First recorded in 1905–10; noun use of verb phrase lay down
Example Sentences
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Today, many Wests would overcall one heart with two clubs or make a takeout double and probably reach three clubs, which is laydown.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2014
If it lost, South would fail in his laydown contract because he would never be able to cash the club ace.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2012
On Board 33 Milne and Whibley played in a laydown three no-trump, making with an overtrick.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2012
On the first board they bid a laydown six hearts and received 22 match points out of 26.
From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2012
There!"— hastily rooting the horse's side with his spur—"he's goin' to laydown, an' make chips o' the saddle.
From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph
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