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Crab

Alternate Term: Crabs


Crab

  1. Noun

    Any three; the 3d, 3c, 3s, or the 3h.

    SAMPLE CARDS:

    EXAMPLE: "I had a pair threes before the flop and made trips when a crab came up on the flop."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    SYNONYMS: Trey

    RELATED TERMS: King Crab


Crabs

  1. Noun

    A pair of threes, especially as pocket cards.

    SAMPLE HAND:

    EXAMPLE: "I folded my crabs. I usually play pocket pairs, but I was under the gun with some maniacs at the table and didn't think I could call a raise."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    RELATED TERMS: Pocket Pair



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