Alternative spelling of hands off

(poker) A poker hand which requires some specific cards on later rounds in order to become a strong hand.

plural of made hand

(poker) A poker hand which is already a strong hand regardless of which cards come in later rounds.

plural of drawing hand

Alternative form of shorthanded

Alternative form of shorthanded

In billiards, a circumstance in which a fault by another player, such as a scratch, permits the competitor to take the cue ball in hand and place it anywhere on the table.

plural of ball in hand

(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy. / (archaic) A fire grenade (kind of portable fire extinguisher).