Steal

Steal

Type of bluff, a raise during the first betting round made with an inferior hand and meant to make other players fold superior hands because of shown strength.

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a steal

Language; Idioms

If something is a steal, it costs much less than it is really worth.

stealing

Religion; Catholic church

Unjustly taking and keeping the property of another, against the reasonable will of the owner (2408). Stealing is a violation of the seventh commandment of God, "You shall not ...

steal

Games; Poker

Type of bluff, a raise during the first betting round made with an inferior hand and meant to make other players fold superior hands because of shown strength.

steal

Sports; Baseball

When a base runner is able to go from one base to another even though the ball is not hit.

steal

Sports; Soccer

when a player takes the ball away from an opposing player.

drag light

Games; Poker

To pull chips away from the pot to indicate that you don't have enough money to cover a bet. If you win, the amount is ignored. If you lose, you must cover the amount from your ...

going south

Games; Poker

To sneak a portion of your chips from the table while the game is underway. The intent is to reduce the stakes you have at risk. Normally prohibited in public card rooms. Also ...

balance

Games; Poker

Balance refers to playing very different hands in the same way, with the aim of making it more difficult for an opponent to gain useful information about the cards a player has, ...

angle

Games; Poker

A technically legal, but borderline unethical, play. For example, deliberately miscalling one's own hand to induce a fold, or placing odd amounts of chips in the pot to confuse ...

ante off

Games; Poker

In tournament play, to force an absent player to continue paying antes, blinds, bring-ins, or other forced bets so that the contest remains fair to the other players. Go ahead and ...

back in

Games; Poker

To enter a pot by checking and then calling someone else's open on the first betting round. Usually used in games like Jackpots, meaning to enter without openers.

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