undertrick

American

[uhn-der-trik] / ˈʌn dərˌtrɪk /

noun

Bridge.

a trick that a declarer failed to win in relation to the number of tricks necessary to make the contract.

undertrick British

/ ˈʌndəˌtrɪk /

noun

bridge a trick by which a declarer falls short of making his contract

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Etymology

Origin of undertrick

First recorded in 1900–05; under- + trick

Example Sentences

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Then the Nickell team won 5 imps for one fewer doubled and vulnerable undertrick.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2014

And now East led the 13th diamond, which promoted West’s heart jack for the second undertrick.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2010

Sharp penalty doubles are the order of the day, and with every overtrick or undertrick of vital importance, there is something for the spectator on even the tamest of boards.

From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2010

Vulnerable, doubled: first undertrick 200, all others 300.

From Time Magazine Archive

Non-vulnerable, doubled: 100 for the first undertrick, 200 for all others.

From Time Magazine Archive

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