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Back run
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a series of cards with decreasing numbers, all of the same suit, that comes after the main set of cards
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
back runs
What is a "back run"?
A back run in card games, particularly in games like Pinochle, refers to a sequence of three or more consecutive cards in a suit, starting from a high card and working backward. For example, a back run might consist of the cards 10, 9, and 8 of hearts. In some card games, a back run can be valuable for scoring, as it represents a strong combination of cards that could help in taking tricks or fulfilling a specific bid. The exact role of a back run varies depending on the rules of the game being played.
Examples
The player was excited to see a back run of hearts in their hand, which could lead to winning several tricks.
