noun, verb, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of bookend form-of, plural
2. 2
   An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. slang

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of bookend form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

book supportflankflank

Example

More examples

"Bookends are very useful things."

Etymology

Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.

Related phrases

texas hold em

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