Definitions by DapperDanMan

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.

straight by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005

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.

pair 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.

two pair 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!

three-of-a-kind by DapperDanMan May 13, 2005