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major suit

/ˈmeɪdʒər suːt/

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/ˈmeɪdʒər suːt/C1formalsport
  • ruВ карточных играх, особенно в бридже, мажорная масть относится к двум старшим мастям: пикам и червам. Эти масти имеют более высокую ценность в очках и часто имеют приоритет при торговле и подсчете очков.

In card games, particularly bridge, a major suit refers to the two highest-ranking suits: spades and hearts. These suits carry higher point values and are often prioritized in bidding and scoring.

  1. Card game termC1formal

    In the card game of bridge, the major suits are spades and hearts, which have a higher rank than the minor suits (clubs and diamonds).

    ruСтаршая масть

    • In bridge, a bid of one spade shows a major suit.
    • The partnership agreed to play in a major suit after the auction.
    • Scoring for a major suit contract is higher than for a minor suit.