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Long Whist (Noun)

Meaning

A card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The group of friends decided to play a game of long whist to pass the evening.
  • Long whist was a popular card game among the aristocracy in the 18th century.
  • The rules of long whist are similar to those of bridge, but with some key differences.
  • After a few rounds of long whist, the score was tied at 2-2.
  • The team that wins the most tricks in a game of long whist is awarded a bonus point.

Synonyms

  • Short Whist
  • Whist

Hypernyms

  • Card Game

Hyponyms

  • Dummy Whist
  • Hearts
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