part-score
Americannoun
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a contract to make less than the number of tricks required for game.
to bid a part-score of three diamonds.
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the number of points gained by making such a contract.
a part-score of 60 points.
Example Sentences
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Plus 100 gained part-score swings against the other tables en route to the $20,000 first prize.
From New York Times
On the next deal, Stansby outplayed Wu to win 10 imps, but China Red gained 4 imps on a part-score battle and the last four boards were flat.
From New York Times
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