bridge hand

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bridge hand - the cards held in a game of bridge

deal, hand - the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"; "he kept trying to see my hand"

chicane - a bridge hand that is void of trumps

strong suit - a long suit including high cards

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