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holdout

noun

The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
T
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
11

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noun

  1. The act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

noun

  1. A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

noun

  1. A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

    “Their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks”

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Example Sentences

Their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks

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