"come hand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: come hands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} come hand (plural come hands)
  1. (poker) A hand of cards that is not yet complete but has the potential to become a powerful hand when further cards are dealt or shown.
    Sense id: en-come_hand-en-noun-aIbpTiI3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Poker Topics: card-games, poker

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