takeout double

American  

noun

Bridge.

1. informatory double.

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Etymology

Origin of takeout double

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

At the fourth, West passed and East balanced with a takeout double.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2015

Now, South made a takeout double, West raised to two spades, North advanced with three hearts, and South raised to four hearts.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2014

Today, many Wests would overcall one heart with two clubs or make a takeout double and probably reach three clubs, which is laydown.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2014

With only 11 high-card points missing, it was highly likely that East had the spade king and heart queen for his takeout double.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2014

In the bidding Loeb gambled slightly, making a takeout double with only a doubleton club.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2012