ely culbertson

Thân thiện

Ely Culbertson wrote a popular book about contract bridge.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure in contract bridge: Ely Culbertson was an American authority and influential promoter of the game of contract bridge during the early to mid-20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ely Culbertson wrote several bestselling books on bridge strategy.
  • The Culbertson system, developed by Ely Culbertson, was once the most popular bidding method.

Advanced Usage

• "Culbertson system": Refers specifically to the bidding system and conventions for contract bridge developed and popularized by Ely Culbertson.
  • Many modern bridge conventions have their roots in the Culbertson system.

Variants and Related Words

• Culbertson (adj): Pertaining to Ely Culbertson or his methods.
  • The Culbertson approach to bidding was revolutionary.

Synonyms

• Bridge authority: An expert or leading figure in the game of bridge.
• Card game promoter: Someone who actively popularized a card game.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955)

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• Culbertson
• Ely Culbertson