Definitions for popularly used terms in Texas Holdem

High Cards – Ace thru 10 (Aces, Faces and Tens)
Medium Cards – 9 thru 7
Low Cards – 6 thru 2
Suited Player Hands – Both cards of the same suit
Set – Three of a kind with two of the three in your hand.
Trips – Three of a kind with one in your hand and two on the board.
Nut Hand / Lock – An unbeatable hand
Flop, Turn, River – The community cards in order of distribution
Fast Play – Bet, raise and re-raise to get as many players out of the game as possible.
Slow Play – Check or call along to ensure that the other players stay in the game to increase pot odds.
Check Fold – Check when you can and fold if you are bet into. Accept all free cards when offered.

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