Card Game Terms

the action of randomly mixing game cards

a mechanical or electronic device used to shuffle playing cards automatically, commonly used in card games to ensure fair and random distribution of cards

the player sitting to the left of the dealer, who usually plays the first card in the first round of the game

The elder hand must always play first, regardless of the cards in their hand.

the player sitting who usually plays the second card in the first round of the game

The younger hand had to play cautiously, as they were already at a disadvantage after the first round.

a person who participates in playing card games

someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments)

a seller of illicit goods

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

the player in a card game who sits between the dealer and the eldest hand and plays their turn after the eldest hand

The middlehand had to decide whether to call or fold before the last player made their move.

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on a checkered board.

a hand that contains an even distribution of cards across the suits, typically with no long suits or voids, and is considered advantageous in games like bridge

In card games, a balanced hand often leads to more consistent results compared to an unbalanced one.

to trick opponents in games like poker by acting confidently with a weak hand, making them think one has a strong hand

She successfully bluffed her opponent into thinking she had a royal flush, causing them to fold their straight.

someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

the oppressive influence of past events or decisions

someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded

to engage in business transactions or trade by buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services

They deal with local suppliers.

a hand of cards in certain card games that is dealt face-up on the table and is played by a partner or opponent of the actual holder of the hand

The player studied the dummy hand carefully, trying to decide the best strategy for their next move.

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

a card that causes a player's hand to exceed a specified limit or point total, resulting in a loss or disqualification from the game

After hitting, she drew a 10, which became her bust card, and she went over 21.