The immediate origin was from the
card game, Bridge. Grand slam means to take all 13 tricks in a
hand.
It has since come to take on other meanings, such as in tennis to
win all four major singles titles; the Australian Open, the French
Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open in one year. A grand slam in golf
is to win; Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA
Championship in one year. It is used in baseball to signify
hitting a home run with all bases loaded.
Chess, Curling, Rugby, and other sports each have a grand slam
definition of their own,
Denny's restaurant chain is famous for its Grand Slam breakfasts
consisting of various combinations of meat, eggs, bread, and
pancakes. We also cannot forget Grand Slam Pizza in Dripping
Springs, Texas.
Showing posts with label Bridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridge. Show all posts
Oct 5, 2012
Jan 10, 2012
Tridge
If a bridge is two, then a tridge must be three. These are usually called tri-bridges, There are twelve in the world.
This Tridge is the formal name of a three-way wood footbridge above the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers near downtown Midland, Michigan. It opened in 1981 and consists of one 31-foot tall central pillar supporting three spokes. Each spoke is 180 feet long by 8 feet wide.
BTW tridge also refers to three player Bridge (cards).
This Tridge is the formal name of a three-way wood footbridge above the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers near downtown Midland, Michigan. It opened in 1981 and consists of one 31-foot tall central pillar supporting three spokes. Each spoke is 180 feet long by 8 feet wide.
BTW tridge also refers to three player Bridge (cards).
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