endplays

/ˈɛndˌpleɪz/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.