tenace
[ ten-eys ]
/ ˈtɛnˌeɪs /
noun Whist, Bridge.
a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
Words nearby tenace
tena, tena koe, tena korua, tena koutou, tenable, tenace, tenacious, tenacity, tenaculum, tenaculum forceps, tenafly
Compare major tenace, minor tenace.
Origin of tenace
1645–55; < Spanish tenazas tongs, tenace (in card games), derivative of tenaz ≪ Latin tenāx tenacious; compare Medieval Latin tenācēs forceps
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Examples from the Web for tenace
A lead from a tenace or a guarded king or queen is to be avoided.
This, while not nearly so desirable an opening as a singleton, is better than leading from a tenace.
Auction of To-day|Milton C. WorkTherefore, as a general proposition, unless the partner have declared, the tenace suit should be led.
Auction of To-day|Milton C. WorkHe should avoid opening a tenace suit, regardless of its length.
Auction of To-day|Milton C. Work
British Dictionary definitions for tenace
tenace
/ (ˈtɛneɪs) /
noun
bridge whist a holding of two nonconsecutive high cards of a suit, such as the ace and queen
Word Origin for tenace
C17: from French, from Spanish tenaza forceps, ultimately from Latin tenāx holding fast, from tenēre to hold
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