craps

Noun
US[kraps]/kræps/1 syllable
Synonyms: snake eyes

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. expressions used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spotSynonyms: snake eyesType of two, 2
  2. a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the diceType of game of chance, gambling gameKinds crap shooting, crapshootParts cast, roll
Word of the day · Nov 15About this word

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Craps (krăps), noun

A gambling game with dice. It is one of the more popular games in casinos. Local, U.S.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: +PJC

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