bridge hand
Thirteen dealt cards
A bridge hand is the thirteen cards dealt to a single player in contract bridge.
By extension, it describes any holding in that game: She picked up a promising bridge hand with two aces.
Players analyze their bridge hands to determine bidding strategy and potential tricks.
- cardsStiff paper rectangles
- trumpSuit outranking all others
- trump cardDecisive winning resource
- bidOffer to purchase
- trickDeliberate deception
declarer · spades · hearts · diamonds · clubs · shuffle · opening lead · deal · partner · finesse · slam · grand slam · rubber · auction · no trump · contract · high card · void