Straight (Noun)
Meaning 1
A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
A poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit).
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- She held a straight and was confident she had the best hand at the table.
- The poker player laid down her straight, winning the pot with ease.
- After the final card was dealt, he realized he had a straight and was overjoyed.
- He carefully examined his hand, realizing too late that he had a straight all along.
- She got lucky and was dealt a straight on the first hand of the game.