little slam
the winning of twelve of the thirteen tricks of a deal.
Origin of little slam
1- Also called small slam .
- Compare grand slam (def. 1).
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How to use little slam in a sentence
Something in the way she said it made it sound like a little slam on the boss, and of course I wasn't going to stand for that.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeCousin Park had just made a little slam and she looked quite complacent and cheerful.
Vacation with the Tucker Twins | Nell Speed"There was" said Malcourt; and ironically condoled with him as Portlaw accomplished a little slam in hearts.
The Firing Line | Robert W. ChambersA little slam, winning twelve of the thirteen tricks, adds 20 points to the honour score.
Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play | J.B. Elwelllittle slam is twelve tricks similarly scored, and adds twenty points to the honour count.
Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play | J.B. Elwell
British Dictionary definitions for little slam
bridge the winning of all tricks except one by one side, or the contract to do so: Also called: small slam
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