overtrick

American

[oh-ver-trik] / ˈoʊ vərˌtrɪk /

noun

Bridge.

a trick won by declarer in excess of the number of tricks necessary to make the contract.

overtrick British

/ ˈəʊvəˌtrɪk /

noun

bridge a trick by which a player exceeds his contract

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Etymology

Origin of overtrick

First recorded in 1920–25; over- + trick

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overtrick

An overtrick seemed likely until West produced the club ace, cashed the heart ace and gave his partner a heart ruff.

From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2015

Nunes claimed four spades, two hearts, three diamonds and one club for an overtrick and the point on the board.

From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2014

At the other table, three no-trump was made with an overtrick for plus 430.

From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2014

He cashed his heart queen, played a heart to dummy’s nine, drew West’s trumps and ran the diamonds for an overtrick.

From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2014

Made seven," he said complacently, "less two for the diamond renege makes five, one overtrick doubled.

From Competition by James Causey

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