Definition of "no-trump" [no-trump]

• A declaration to play a hand without a trump suit in bridge and other card games. (noun)
• A hand played without a trump suit. (noun)

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• "That was a frightfully clever four no-trump call of yours. '"
• "Maker_, "he winked," will be tucked safely away in some quiet corner, and you scientific fellows can devote all your attention to your beloved bridge, while I bid up The Hague Conference for a no-trump hand."
• "Four honours in hearts are to be preferred to any but a very strong no-trump declaration; but four aces counting 100 points constitute a no-trump declaration without exception."