Crossruff Definition

krôsrŭf, -rŭf, krŏs-
crossruffs
noun
A sequence of plays in which a card is led from the hand of each of two partners in turn, which the other trumps.
Webster's New World

(bridge) A play in which tricks are taken by taking alternate ruffs in each hand.

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verb
To perform a crossruff or a series of crossruffs.
American Heritage
To trump (one's partner's lead or a lead from the dummy) in alternating plays.
American Heritage
To execute a crossruff.
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Noun

Singular:
crossruff
Plural:
crossruffs

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