tripleton

American  

[trip-uhl-tuhn] / ˈtrɪp əl tən /

noun

1. (especially in bridge) a set of three cards of the same suit in a hand as dealt.

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Etymology

Origin of tripleton

triple + -ton. See doubleton, singleton

Example Sentences

But if East had started with a tripleton heart, he might — probably would — have played his cards in a different sequence.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2013

Instead declarer decided to play on hearts, cashing his ace and playing a second round to dummy’s queen, which was the correct percentage play, gaining against a doubleton or tripleton jack with East.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2013

Since West was a favorite to hold the spade king, declarer had to decide if it was a doubleton or a tripleton.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2012

West cashed his diamond ace and continued with the diamond eight, East playing high-low to show his tripleton.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2010

West plays the spade three on the first round, and East must immediately decide whether that is from the 8-7-3 tripleton or the 3-2 doubleton.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2010