noun
trick
A set of cards played and won in one round of a card game.
She wins the trick by playing the highest trump.
Etymology
Trick developed a specialized card-playing sense for one round of contributions won together. Its exact transition from the broader word's older senses is uncertain.
More examples
- He counted the tricks his partner had already taken.
- Our side needs two more tricks to win.
- The opening trick went to the player on my left.
Forms
trick · tricks
Similar words
- round
- Broader; does not identify the set of cards won.