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

The contract made with an overtrick, but the England Open team gained 13 imps and the 2 board-a-match points.

From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 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

With the trumps 3-3, this contract was unbeatable, and when East led a club, declarer collected an overtrick.

From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2014

Declarer could have collected an overtrick, but played safely for his contract.

From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2014

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

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