pair

A set of two cards that share the same number or face value.

Two 2's is a bad pair, but two Aces is the best starting hand.

by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005

two pair

Two different sets of two cards that share the same number or face value.

I have two Jacks and two Aces, so I think I'm good.

by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005

straight

A set of five cards in poker that make up consecutive numbers without starting back at the beginning (Aces can count as either 1 above king or 1 below 2)

3,4,5,6,7 is a straight, but Q,K,A,2,3 is not a straight.

by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005

three-of-a-kind

Three cards in poker that share the same number or face value.

I got my three-of-a-kind of Aces on the River!

by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005