a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

any of various card games based on whist for four players

make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

(bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit

(bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

(bridge) any of a variety of established systems or methods of bidding or playing that allows partners to convey certain information about their hands.

any of various card games based on whist for four players