takeout double
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of takeout double
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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At the fourth, West passed and East balanced with a takeout double.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2015
West made a takeout double, Rubin raised to five diamonds, and East doubled to show some cards.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2014
If West had started with two hearts, her hand distribution would have been 2=2=5=4, with which Lall was confident that she would have made a takeout double, not overcalled two diamonds.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2012
West made a takeout double, North passed, and East passed.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2012
In the bidding Loeb gambled slightly, making a takeout double with only a doubleton club.
From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2012
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