checkback

English

/ˈtʃɛkbæk/

noun
Definitions
  • (bridge) A play of a designated card as a prompt to one's partner to respond with a play indicating the kinds of card he/she holds.

Etymology

Compound from English check + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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