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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

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

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2015

At the first table, East-West made one no-trump with an overtrick after imperfect defense.

From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2014

And North-South ended in four hearts, made with an overtrick.

From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 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.

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