"smooth call" meaning in All languages combined

See smooth call on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: smooth calls [present, singular, third-person], smooth calling [participle, present], smooth called [participle, past], smooth called [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb}} smooth call (third-person singular simple present smooth calls, present participle smooth calling, simple past and past participle smooth called)
  1. (poker) To call a raise, as opposed to folding or reraising, often to disguise the strength of one's hand. Related terms: flat call
    Sense id: en-smooth_call-en-verb-ZUXRhF~k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Poker Topics: card-games, poker

Inflected forms

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