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Finessed — Finesse Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
finessed — fi·nesse || fɪ nes n. delicacy, grace, refinement; tact; ability to manipulate; deception, artifice; move in a card game v. scheme, deceive; obtain through cunning … English contemporary dictionary
Finesse — In contract bridge and similar games, a finesse is a technique which allows one to promote tricks based on a favorable position of one or more cards in the hands of the opponents.If one can lead up to a finessable position such as ace queen, an… … Wikipedia
Ruff (cards) — Ruffing redirects here. For the American baseball pitcher, see Red Ruffing. This article concerns trick taking card games. The Contract bridge glossary may be useful for unfamiliar words. In trick taking games, to ruff means to play a trump card… … Wikipedia
Glossary of contract bridge terms — These terms are used in Contract bridge[1][2] , or the earlier game Auction bridge, using duplicate or rubber scoring. Some of them are also used in Whist, Bid whist, and other trick taking games. This glossary supplements the Glossary of card… … Wikipedia
cheated — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. defrauded, swindled, tricked, duped, finessed, finessed out of, deprived of, scammed, imposed upon, victimized, beguiled, dealt with dishonestly, taken in, bamboozled, hoodwinked, overcharged, bilked, conned*, taken for a … English dictionary for students
finesse — 1 noun (U) delicate and impressive skill: Dario played the sonata with finesse. 2 verb (T) 1 AmE to do something with style and delicate skill: The skier finessed the difficulties of the mountain. 2 to handle a situation well, but in a way that… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
finesse — I UK [fɪˈnes] / US noun [uncountable] 1) a delicate and skilful quality in the way you move or handle something 2) skill in dealing with difficult situations, especially situations in which you might easily offend people II UK [fɪˈnes] / US verb… … English dictionary
Finesse — Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finessing — Finesse Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
finesse — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from fin Date: 1528 1. refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture 2. skillful handling of a situation ; adroit maneuvering 3. the withholding of one s highest card or trump… … New Collegiate Dictionary
