doubleton

/ˈdʌbəltən/
noun
  1. In card games, especially bridge, a hand that contains exactly two cards of a particular suit.
    • She had a doubleton in hearts, so she knew she couldn't win many tricks in that suit.
    • With a doubleton in spades, he decided to bid cautiously.
    • The player's doubleton in clubs made it risky to lead that suit.
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