seven-spot
Definition
Noun 1. A playing card: Specifically, a standard playing card that belongs to any of the four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades) and is marked with seven symbols (pips) on its face.
Usage
The term "seven-spot" is used to identify a specific card in a deck by its rank (seven) and the visual characteristic of its pips (spots). * In the game of poker, a pair of seven-spots is a low-ranking hand. * She drew the seven-spot of clubs from the deck.
Advanced Usage
- In card game terminology: The "seven-spot" can be a critical card in certain games. For example, in some variants of rummy or sevens, it might be a key card for building sequences.
- To win the round, he needed the seven-spot of hearts to complete his run.
Variants and Related Words
- Seven (noun): The general term for the number or rank. "I have a seven" is a more common way to refer to the card in casual play.
- Spot card (noun): A general term for any numbered card (as opposed to a face card like a Jack, Queen, or King). A "seven-spot" is a type of spot card.
Synonyms
- Seven (when context clearly refers to a playing card).
Related Phrases
- The seven of [suit]: This is the standard and more common phrasing (e.g., the seven of diamonds). "Seven-spot" is a more informal or descriptive synonym for this phrase.
Noun
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one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face
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