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overcall

The correct spelling is overcall.

How to pronounce overcall

/ˈəʊvəˌkɔːl/
noun

IPA: /ˈəʊvəˌkɔːl/

Say it like: Ove-rca-ll

The correct spelling is overcall. A call which occurs after another player has already called For example: "Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled."

Usage Examples

Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A call which occurs after another player has already called
  2. 2.(contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
  3. 3.An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
  4. 4.An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
  5. 5.A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.

verb

  1. 1.To call a bet after another player has already called
  2. 2.To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.

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