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whist drive

/ˈwɪst draɪv/

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/ˈwɪst draɪv/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruОбщественное мероприятие или вечеринка, где играют в карточную игру вист, часто в формате турнира с перемещением игроков между столами. Этот термин сейчас в значительной степени устарел, так как популярность виста снизилась.

A social event or party where the card game whist is played, often in a tournament format with players moving between tables. This term is now largely outdated as whist has declined in popularity.

  1. Card game tournamentC1formalbritish

    A social event where participants play the card game Whist in a series of rounds, moving partners and tables according to a predetermined schedule.

    ruТурнир по висту

    • The village hall is hosting a whist drive next Friday.
    • She won first prize at the annual whist drive.
    • Whist drives are popular fundraising events in many small towns.