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check-raising

check-raising is the present participle and gerund of check-raise.

Meaning of check-raise

Verb

check-raise (third-person singular simple present check-raises, present participle check-raising, simple past and past participle check-raised)

  1. To check and then raise a bet by another player in the same betting round.
    • Check-raising is sometimes specifically prohibited by house rules.

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Questions about check-raising

What is check-raising the present participle and gerund of?
Check-raising is the present participle and gerund of check-raise.

Words near check-raising in the dictionary

  1. check-rail
  2. check-rails
  3. check-raise
  4. check-raised
  5. check-raises
  6. check-raising
  7. check-rein
  8. check-reins
  9. check-swing
  10. check-swings
  11. check-taker

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