poker

noun (1)

pok·er | \ ˈpō-kər

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Definition of poker

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: one that pokes especially : a metal rod for stirring a fire

poker

noun (2)

po·ker | \ ˈpō-kər

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Definition of poker (Entry 2 of 2)

: any of several card games in which a player bets that the value of his or her hand is greater than that of the hands held by others, in which each subsequent player must either equal or raise the bet or drop out, and in which the player holding the highest hand at the end of the betting wins the pot

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“Poker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poker. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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poker

noun

pok·er | \ ˈpō-kər

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Kids Definition of poker

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a metal rod used for stirring a fire

poker

noun

po·ker | \ ˈpō-kər

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Kids Definition of poker (Entry 2 of 2)

: a card game in which players bet on the value of their cards

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