overruff

American  

[oh-ver-ruhf, oh-ver-ruhf] / ˌoʊ vərˈrʌf, ˈoʊ vərˌrʌf /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to overtrump.

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noun

1. the act of overtrumping.

Etymology

Origin of overruff

First recorded in 1805–15; over- + ruff ²

Example Sentences

However, East is presumably also short in spades and might be able to overruff the dummy if allowed to keep his trumps.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2014

If he ruffs, West can overruff and shift to a low heart.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2014

When West did not overruff, declarer ran his trumps, cashed the diamond ace, overtook the diamond queen with dummy’s king and cashed the club queen for 10 tricks: 7 spades, 2 diamonds and 1 club.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2011

Declarer wanted to establish his heart suit but was worried that if East was short in hearts, he might overruff the dummy and return a trump.

From New York Times • May 1, 2011

Now West had to overruff and lead a diamond, forcing dummy to ruff.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2011