little slam

noun

The winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks.

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Meanings

nounlittle slam (plural little slams)

plural little slams

  1. bridgeThe winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounwinning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge

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Translations

French petit chelem
  • petit chelemwinning of 12 out of the 13 tricks
Polish mały szlem, szlemik
  • mały szlemwinning of 12 out of the 13 tricks
  • szlemikwinning of 12 out of the 13 tricks
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APA

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Chicago

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