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

Now, East made a takeout double; South redoubled to indicate a good overcall; West advanced with two no-trump to show both minors with longer diamonds; and North at last jumped to four hearts.

From New York Times

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

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West made a takeout double, Rubin raised to five diamonds, and East doubled to show some cards.

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South’s balancing takeout double followed by a one-no-trump rebid showed the values for a good strong-no-trump opening.

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