checkback

English

Etymology

check +‎ back

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛkbæk/

Noun

checkback (uncountable)

  1. (bridge) 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.
    • 2007 May 10, Phillip Alder, “From a Nevada Tournament, Defense by the Textbook”, in New York Times‎:
      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.

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