under-ruffv.
/ˌʌndəˈrʌf/, U.S. /ˌəndə(r)ˈrəf/ Bridge.
intransitive. To undertrump. Also as n.
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1945 ‘S. J. Simon’ Why you lose at Bridge 151 He made a gallant attempt to avert the impending squeeze by under-ruffing with the seven of Hearts.
1960 T. Reese Play Bridge with Reese 185 The under-ruff to preserve possibilities is uncommon but worth noting.
1960 T. Reese Play Bridge with Reese 185 I under-ruff with the 5 of spades.
1964 R. L. Frey & A. F. Truscott Official Encycl. Bridge 651/5 In the following deal an underruff was necessary at the third trick, because East could not spare any cards in the side-suits.
1964 R. L. Frey & A. F. Truscott Official Encycl. Bridge 651/5 East had a discard problem which he solved by underruffing with the diamond deuce.
1979 Country Life 4 Oct. 1127/3 The Rabbit..underruffed with his Eight.
1979 Country Life 4 Oct. 1127/3 Without the under~ruff the contract would have been secure.
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