Definition
overtrick
noun
- In bridge, a trick won in excess of the number needed to fulfill a contract.
Usage: card game term; used in bridge scoring
Examples
- The declarer made the contract with two overtricks.
- Each overtrick in bridge is worth additional points.
- They scored well because they took several overtricks on that hand.
- Making the contract with overtricks is always better than making it exactly.
- The opponents' defense prevented any overtricks on the final deal.