overcall
IPA: ˈoʊvɝkɔɫ
noun
- (poker, bridge) A call which occurs after another player has already called
- (contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
- An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
- An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
- (medicine) A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.
verb
- (poker, bridge) To call a bet after another player has already called
- (medicine) To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
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Examples of "overcall" in Sentences
- For example, passing partner's overcall of 2.
- The same requirements generally hold for preemptive overcalls.
- A natural overcall denotes length and strength in the suit bid.
- A 'natural' overcall denotes length and strength in the suit bid.
- There are two ways that the overcall can be doubled for penalties.
- Also the 1NT overcall is typically lighter than in direct position.
- DONT is a conventional overcall against an opposing 1NT opening bid.
- As a result, the 1NT overcall over a major suit needs to be stronger.
- It seems a bit of an overcall then to include APA in the differential.
- After a minor suit Lionel overcall, the responses are straightforward.
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