a bridge hand that is void of trumps

a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

[ Syn: trickery , chicanery , guile , wile , shenanigan ]

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

[ Syn: cheat , chouse , shaft , screw , jockey ]

raise trivial objections

[ Syn: cavil , carp ]