Bridge Glossary

Every bridge term you'll encounter, from basic auction mechanics to expert jargon. Your quick reference for the language of the game.

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Bidding Terms

Forcing bids, invitational calls, responses, and auction mechanics

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Card Play Terms

Declarer techniques, finesses, endplays, and playing patterns

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Defense Terms

Leads, signals, defensive plays and strategies

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Scoring Terms

Points, bonuses, penalties, matchpoints, and IMPs explained

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Bridge Slang & Jargon

The colorful language of bridge players

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