Checkback

//ˈt͡ʃɛkbæk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A play of a designated card as a prompt to one's partner to respond with a play indicating the kinds of card he/she holds. uncountable

    "True, you need some form of checkback, which is an artificial two-club or two-diamond rebid by the responder to ask for more information."

Example

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"True, you need some form of checkback, which is an artificial two-club or two-diamond rebid by the responder to ask for more information."

Etymology

From check + back.

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