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Rareovercall
The correct spelling is overcall.
How to pronounce overcall
/ˈəʊvəˌkɔːl/
nounIPA: /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.A call which occurs after another player has already called
- 2.(contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
- 3.An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
- 4.An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
- 5.A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.
verb
- 1.To call a bet after another player has already called
- 2.To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
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