overruff
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of overruff
Example Sentences
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The defense was perfect for down two, with the defenders taking three spades, a spade overruff, the diamond ace and the club queen.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2014
South took the last two tricks with his remaining trump and the club jack, but the defenders had taken two spades, one heart, one diamond, two clubs and the spade overruff for down two.
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
He wondered why West had not played a third club in the hope that East could overruff the dummy.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2012
When West trumped with his club deuce, forcing dummy to overruff with the ten, East was assured of a club trick.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2010
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