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(in trick-taking card games) a declaration or bid in which a player or partnership wins every trick in a hand
What is a "grand slam"?
A grand slam in card games like bridge is a contract where a team aims to win all 13 tricks in the hand. This is the highest and most difficult level of bidding, showing that the player or team has a very strong hand and the ability to take every trick. Successfully completing a grand slam results in a large number of points, making it a highly rewarding achievement. Bidding for a grand slam often requires confidence in the hand's strength and the partnership's ability to control the game.
a major championship or series of victories in sports, typically tennis, golf, or baseball
What is a "grand slam"?
A grand slam refers to a series of major tournaments that are considered the most prestigious and important in a particular sport. Winning all the events in a grand slam series in a single year is a significant achievement. For example, in tennis, the grand slam includes the four major tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. In other sports, the term can refer to similar high-level tournaments. The grand slam is often viewed as a mark of excellence and dominance in the sport.
