poker

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
  2. noun any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

Etymology

From poke + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

stove poker, fire hook, salamander

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