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ˈunderlead Bridge. [under-1 4 d.] The lead of a low card in a suit of which a higher card is held by the player.
1934E. Culbertson Contract Bridge Red Bk. on Play xli. 531 An Ace underlead not only has the advantage of the surprise effect on the enemy but it retains the control of the suit. 1947C. H. Goren Better Bridge ii. 101 This is one of the rare cases in which the under lead of an Ace is recommended. 1964Official Encycl. Bridge 650/2 Another motive for an underlead is an urgent desire to get a particular lead from partner. Also underˈlead v. trans., to lead with a card of lower value than (another card of the suit held).
1945Phillips & Reese How to play Bridge iii. 111 It is dangerous to underlead Aces against suit contracts. 1962Listener 26 July 154/3 The question was whether East would risk underleading his queen of diamonds, to put partner in with the jack for a spade lead. 1973Daily Tel. 13 Jan. 9/5 West should therefore underlead his ♡ A (assuming he has it) for a second club ruff. |