Definition

To play a series of moves in a card game where players alternate in winning tricks, often used in bridge.

Example

During the game, they decided to crossruff to gain an advantage over their opponents.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to crossruff during a game of cards?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's a fun strategy that can change the flow of the game.

I might need to learn how to crossruff next time we play.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A sequence of moves in certain card games where partners take turns playing cards that trump the suits led by the other partner.

Example

In the game of bridge, a crossruff can change the outcome of the hand by allowing partners to strategically trump each other's suits.

Conversation

Did you see how they used the crossruff strategy in last night's game?

Yeah, it was impressive how they managed their suits.

I never really understood how a crossruff works until now.

Root Explanation

Crossruff → The word originates from the game of whist, where 'cross' refers to the crossing of suits and 'ruff' comes from the term 'ruff' in card games, which means to trump or beat. The term describes a specific play in the game where a player uses a trump card to win a trick against the opponent's suit.

Memory Tip

Imagine a card game where players 'cross' suits and 'trump' each other — that's what crossruff means in the context of winning tricks.

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