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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Card Games
CONT

Known also as echo or come-on, the high-low signal is probably the most important single weapon that the defenders possess in their arsenal or aggressive warfare. In its normal, recurring application, the high-low signal in a suit expressed the desire for a continuation of that suit, or an interest in that suit being played when partner obtains the lead. (The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge, 1971, p. 172).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux de cartes
CONT

Faire un écho, c'est, soit en fournissant soit en défaussant, jouer la seconde fois une carte plus petite que la première.

Spanish

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