poker

n 1: a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire [syn: {stove

poker}, {fire hook}, {salamander}]

2: any of various card games in which players bet that they

hold the highest-ranking hand [syn: {poker game}]

poke

The {BASIC} command to write a value to an absolute address.

See {peek}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1995-01-31)