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A combination in one hand in bridge and other card games of two high or relatively high cards once separated in rank (as ace and queen) with an opponent holding the intervening card.

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Usage examples (13)
  • He should avoid opening a tenace suit, regardless of its length.
  • A lead from a tenace or a guarded king or queen is to be avoided.
  • This, while not nearly so desirable an opening as a singleton, is better than leading from a tenace.
  • Therefore, as a general proposition, unless the partner have declared, the tenace suit should be led.
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