pat hand

noun

1
: a hand in draw poker on which one stands pat
2
: a dealt hand in draw poker (as a straight, flush, or full house) that usually cannot be materially improved by drawing one or two cards

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“Pat hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pat%20hand. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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