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Doubleton (Noun)

Meaning

(bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The contract called for declarer to take four tricks, despite being dealt a doubleton in diamonds.
  • With a doubleton in spades, it was unlikely that the player would be able to make the spade contract.
  • Partner had promised support with a doubleton in hearts, but the cards didn't cooperate.
  • After the auction, declarer realized she had a doubleton in diamonds and would have to rely on her other suits.
  • Despite having a five-card major, the opposition had a doubleton in clubs, which proved to be crucial in the final analysis.

Hypernyms

  • Duo
  • Duet
  • Dyad
  • Span
  • Yoke
  • Pair
  • Couplet
  • Twain
  • Brace
  • Twosome
  • Distich
  • Duad
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