Poker (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He had spent most of his adult life learning the intricacies of the game of poker.
- Poker was her favorite card game because it combined strategy and a little luck.
- His friends challenged him to a high-stakes poker game for the championship title.
- She played poker in dimly lit casinos for years before finally deciding to retire.
- The annual poker tournament in Las Vegas had been one of his favorite events.
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Meaning 2
Fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used the poker to gently stir the dying embers and bring the fire back to life.
- The poker was hanging by the fireplace, ready to be used whenever needed.
- After adding more wood to the fire, he used the poker to adjust the logs for better airflow.
- The rusty poker had been passed down through generations of the family, a testament to its durability.
- To make the room cozier, she grabbed the poker and began to gently stir the crackling flames.