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no-trump

[ noh-truhmp ]

adjective

  1. (of a hand, bid, or contract) without a trump suit; noting a bid or contract to be played without naming a trump suit.


noun

  1. the declaration to play a no-trump contract.

no-trump

noun

  1. a bid or contract to play without trumps
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. (of a hand) of balanced distribution suitable for playing without trumps
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of no-trump1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

When the dealer has a choice of declarations, a sound heart make is to be preferred to a doubtful no-trump.

The converse, to lead through strength, must be used with caution, and does not apply to no-trump declarations.

It had fallen to Evelyn to provide her with a no-trump hand containing four aces, and she was disposed to be gracious.

At no-trump the dealer's partner has a wider field for assistance, as any one good suit will help.

On the rubber game, with the score very much against him, the dealer should declare no-trump.

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