takeout double
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of takeout double
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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
Today most experts would make a takeout double with the North hand, despite its 4=3=3=3 distribution, because it has four spades and opening count.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2013
After two passes and one spade on their right they both made a takeout double.
From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2012
In the bidding Loeb gambled slightly, making a takeout double with only a doubleton club.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2012
So Finkel had to hope that the defender with the heart ace also had at least four spades, which was highly likely, given East’s takeout double.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2012
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