b.Bridge. A card of such value that it can reasonably be counted on, in conjunction with other cards in the same suit, to take a trick in that suit. Usually to have (also hold) a stop in (hearts, diamonds, etc.). Cf. stoppedadj. 2d, stoppern. 7e.
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1920 E. V. ShepardCorrect Auction 100 If that suit has already been bid by an opponent you can bid 2–No Trumps if you have safe stops in the suit with quick side tricks.