In bridge, whist, and similar games. transitive. To play (a particular card) as a finesse.

Chiefly Whist and Bridge. intransitive. To play a trump in a trick which was led in a different suit.

Whist, etc. To expose (a high card) to the risk of loss by discarding a lower and protecting card.

intransitive. To play a cross-ruff. Also transitive, to play (a hand) using a cross-ruff.