crap-shooter

Thân thiện

A man rolls the dice as a crap-shooter at a casino table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps: A "crap-shooter" is a person who plays the dice game craps by rolling the dice, typically in a casino or gambling setting. The term specifically refers to the player's action of throwing the dice.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The experienced crap-shooter knew all the odds and betting strategies.
  • At the casino table, the next crap-shooter prepared to roll the dice.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of gambling culture and can imply a level of skill or luck associated with the player.
  • He was known in Vegas as a legendary crap-shooter who could ride a hot streak for hours.

Variants and Related Words

• Craps (n): The dice game itself.
  • He lost a lot of money playing craps.
• Shoot craps (v): To play the game of craps.
  • They went to the casino to shoot craps.

Synonyms

• Dice player: A general term for someone who plays games with dice.
• Gambler: A broader term for a person who gambles.

Related Phrases

• Natural crap-shooter: An idiom describing someone who is exceptionally lucky or skilled at throwing dice in craps.
  • With his consistent wins, they called him a natural crap-shooter.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

Từ đồng nghĩa

• shooter