noun
- a series of plays in bridge where partners alternately trump each other’s leads
Usage: bridge terminology
verb
- to execute a crossruff in bridge
Usage: bridge terminology
Examples
- The declarer executed a perfect crossruff to make the contract.
- They planned their crossruffs carefully to maximize their tricks.
- The partnership crossruffs effectively when they have short suits.
- A successful crossruff requires good communication between partners.
- The defense tried to prevent the crossruff by leading trumps.
- She crossruffs whenever the hand distribution allows it.