overtrick

American  

[oh-ver-trik] / ˈoʊ vərˌtrɪk /

noun

Bridge.

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

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overtrick British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌtrɪk /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

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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

But the overtrick would be worth several matchpoints.

From New York Times

You make, say, four hearts with an overtrick, but Deep Finesse says you could have taken 12 tricks.

From New York Times

Then Hackett and Senior bid to an excellent six clubs, which made with an overtrick on a lucky lie of the cards.

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