Proper noun
Acol
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(bridge) A bidding system, commonly used in the British Commonwealth, in which bidding is kept as natural as possible.
The Acol bidding system. S. J. Simon
In the UK, Acol is the most common system; its main features are a weak one notrump opening with 12-14 high card points and several variations for 2-level openings. Source: Internet
It can find 3-5 fits, 4-4 fits (in Standard American ) and 5-3 fits (in Acol ), and also shows whether opener was maximum or minimum strength for his notrump bid. Source: Internet
Allan Acol and his siblings were hopeful that reopening Peter Boy's case would finally mean justice. Source: Internet
And you remind me that I have not read ACOL or STrange the dreamer yet. Source: Internet
In Acol, if the opening bid was a major, opener can rebid his major after a Checkback inquiry to show that it has five cards rather than four and find 5-3 fits. Source: Internet