Associations to the word «Overcall»

Wiktionary

OVERCALL, verb. (poker) (bridge) To call a bet after another player has already called
OVERCALL, noun. (poker) (bridge) A call which occurs after another player has already called

Dictionary definition

OVERCALL, noun. (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand).

Wise words

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