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Noun doubleton has 1 sense
- doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
--1 is a kind of couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad
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Term: Doubleton
Definition
A doubleton is a term used in card games, particularly in bridge, to represent a holding of two cards in a specified suit.
Senses
- Sense 1: In card games, a holding of only two cards in a particular suit.
Usages
- Usage 1: As a noun: The player's doubleton in clubs hindered their ability to win tricks in that particular suit.
- Usage 2: As a verb: He doubletoned the spades to create a deceptive strategy.
Sample Sentences
- During the bridge game, I discovered my doubleton in hearts which gave me an opportunity to ruff.
- The declarer successfully utilized their doubleton in diamonds to win a crucial trick.
- To improve my bridge skills, I learned to identify and utilize doubletons effectively.
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