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The word hand in the game of poker is used to mean any of the following:
- The set of cards held by an individual player during play. Joe took another look at his hand when Virginia raised. The term holding can be used for less ambiguity.
- The value of a player's hand(1), as determined by the rules of the game being played. (see Poker/Hands) Karen's hand was a flush, but lost to Steve's full house. The term hand value can be used for less ambiguity.
- A single instance of poker game play, also called a deal. We played eight hands of draw poker, then eight hands of stud poker.