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Synonyms for poker

Grammar : Noun

Spell : poh-ker

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊ kər

Définition of poker

Origin : "the iron bar with which men stir the fire" [Johnson], 1530s, agent noun from poke (v.).

noun card game

Example sentences :

"There was one rule in poker your pa had," said Uncle Peter.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Hatteras withdrew the poker, and instantly plunged it in the wall.
Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne

But in the middle of it all, lend me the poker, which will answer for the master-kay, sure!
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The seductive game of poker is one that I do not understand.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

In the event of his losing the game of poker I was to be even more concerned than he.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

Augustine was so enthusiastic that she jabbed the poker into the stove harder than ever.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

Each man, ignorant, uncultured in all else, was a past master at poker—an artist.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

The poker was put again into the fire; in a few minutes it was red hot.
Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne

And somehow he lost all desire to continue his poker game in the store.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

I've got twenty-five dollars in poker winnings you can have.
Extract from : « Sorry: Wrong Dimension » by Ross Rocklynne

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