"check cop" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɒp Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} check cop (uncountable)
  1. (gambling, slang) An adhesive used by cheats to steal chips or coins from a stack using the palm of the hand. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Gambling
    Sense id: en-check_cop-en-noun-nTEa4fef Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: gambling, games
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          "ref": "1924, Science and Invention in Pictures, volume 12, page 146:",
          "text": "Aside from that the professional gambler may use the \"check cop\" to diminish the pile of checks which the Opponent may have, or may use his own marked cards if he can manage to get them into the game",
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          "cheat",
          "cheat"
        ],
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          "steal",
          "steal"
        ],
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          "chip",
          "chip"
        ],
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          "coin",
          "coin"
        ],
        [
          "stack",
          "stack"
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          "palm",
          "palm"
        ],
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          "hand",
          "hand"
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        "(gambling, slang) An adhesive used by cheats to steal chips or coins from a stack using the palm of the hand."
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