endplays
/ˈɛndˌpleɪz/
verb
- In bridge or similar card games, to force an opponent to lead a card that benefits the player.
- The expert player endplays the opposition to secure the contract.
- She endplays her opponent by leading a low trump card.
- He carefully endplays the defender to win the final trick.
noun
- Plural of endplay; situations in card games where a player forces an opponent to lead.
- She studied different endplays to improve her game strategy.
- The tournament featured many clever endplays by the top players.
- The book explains several classic endplays in bridge.