part-score

[ pahrt-skawr, -skohr ]

noun

, Bridge.

1. a contract to make less than the number of tricks required for game:

   to bid a part-score of three diamonds.

2. the number of points gained by making such a contract:

   a part-score of 60 points.

Example Sentences

Plus 100 gained part-score swings against the other tables en route to the $20,000 first prize.

From New York Times

On the next deal, Stansby outplayed Wu to win 10 imps, but China Red gained 4 imps on a part-score battle and the last four boards were flat.

From New York Times