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Noun doubleton has 1 sense
  1. 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

  1. Usage 1: As a noun: The player's doubleton in clubs hindered their ability to win tricks in that particular suit.
  2. 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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