Deuce-ace (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The math problem required her to calculate the sum of three ones, which was the deuce-ace.
- A deuce-ace in poker would be a poor starting hand.
- The instructor wrote the numeral 3 on the board, explaining that it was also known as a deuce-ace.
- She scored a deuce-ace in bowling, which wasn't as bad as she thought.
- Can you calculate the sum of one plus one plus one, which of course is a deuce-ace?
Synonyms
- Trio
- Triplet
- Trine
- Trey
- Three
- 3
- Leash
- Terzetto
- Trinity
- Ternary
- Ternion
- Tercet
- Tierce
- III
- Troika
- Threesome
- Triad