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- [noun kraws-ruhf, -ruhf, kros-; verb kraws-ruhf, kros-]
- /noun ˈkrɔsˌrʌf, -ˈrʌf, ˈkrɒs-; verb ˈkrɔsˈrʌf, ˈkrɒs-/
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- [noun kraws-ruhf, -ruhf, kros-; verb kraws-ruhf, kros-]
- /noun ˈkrɔsˌrʌf, -ˈrʌf, ˈkrɒs-; verb ˈkrɔsˈrʌf, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crossruff word
- noun crossruff the alternate trumping of each other's leads by two partners, or by declarer and dummy 3
- verb crossruff to trump alternately in two hands of a partnership 3
- noun crossruff a sequence of plays in which a card is led from the hand of each of two partners in turn, which the other trumps 3
- noun crossruff a play in which each hand of a partnership alternately trumps a different suit in consecutive plays. 1
- noun crossruff A sequence of play in bridge or whist in which partners alternately trump each other’s leads. 1
- noun crossruff (bridge) A play in which tricks are taken by taking alternate ruffs in each hand. 0
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Origin of crossruff
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; cross- + ruff2
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Parts of speech for Crossruff
noun
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preposition
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crossruff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
crossruff usage trend in Literature
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