duplicate whist — duplicate whist, a form of whist in which the hands are played over again, when each side holds the cards formerly held by its opponents … Useful english dictionary
Whist — Whist, n. [From {Whist}, interj.] A certain game at cards; so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty two cards. Each… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Duplicate bridge — tournament playing area Duplicate bridge is the most widely used variation of contract bridge in club and tournament play. It is called duplicate because the same bridge deal (i.e. the specific arrangement of the 52 cards into the four hands) is… … Wikipedia
Bridge whist — Whist Whist, n. [From {Whist}, interj.] A certain game at cards; so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty two cards.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Solo whist — Whist Whist, n. [From {Whist}, interj.] A certain game at cards; so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty two cards.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duplicate — adj., n., & v. adj. 1 exactly like something already existing; copied (esp. in large numbers). 2 a having two corresponding parts. b existing in two examples; paired. c twice as large or many; doubled. n. 1 a one of two identical things, esp. a… … Useful english dictionary
Duplicate — A form of Bridge or Whist in tournament play in which all contestants play the same series of deals, which are kept in their original form by the use of duplicate boards … The official rules of card games glossary
replay duplicate — noun : a game of duplicate whist or bridge in which two pairs compete and in which the boards are played twice with each pair holding the same hands on the second play that its opponents held before … Useful english dictionary
Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge — is the official rule book of contract bridge promulgated by the World Bridge Federation. The first Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge were published in 1928. They were successively revised in 1933, 1935, 1943, 1949, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1997 and 2007 … Wikipedia
bridge — bridge1 bridgeable, adj. bridgeless, adj. bridgelike, adj. /brij/, n., v., bridged, bridging, adj. n. 1. a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like. 2. a connecting, transitional, or intermediate route or… … Universalium
