Overcall

What do we mean by overcall?

To bid beyond or in excess of (a previous bid or player) in a game of cards. intransitive verb

To bid higher than one's opponent when one's partner has not bid in bridge. intransitive verb

An overbid. noun

An instance of overcalling in bridge. noun

The amount of additional money, often 10 to 20 percent of the original amount invested, that can be requested from the financial backers of a theatrical production. noun

To call a bet after another player has already called verb

A call which occurs after another player has already called noun

(bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand) noun

A call which occurs after another player has already called

(contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.

An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.

An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.

A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.

Words that are spelled similarly to overcall:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word overcall:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe overcall:
simple, level, weak, vulnerable, minimum, strong, good, immediate, preemptive, normal, single, direct, worth, suited, unusual, spade, entire, natural.

Consonant match to overcall:
overkill, evoke all.

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