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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

South shut his eyes and rebid three no-trump, which was passed out.

He could have responded one no-trump, but judged that if his side could make three no-trump, it would be better if partner were the declarer.

And on the next deal, Bocchi-Madala bid an excellent six no-trump that was not reached by Jacobus-Wold to gain another 11 imps.

When North continued with three no-trump, South jumped to five diamonds, no doubt hoping his partner would take this as showing strong diamonds, but North passed.

Three natural bids followed, resulting in the final contract of six no-trump.

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