full house
The term "full house" is versatile, commonly used in poker, entertainment, and sports contexts to describe a situation of completeness or maximum capacity.
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Definition
B2Poker
(technical)A hand with three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Example
- She won the game with a full house of three kings and two aces.
B1Entertainment
(general)A venue filled to its maximum capacity.
Example
- The concert was a full house, with every seat taken.
C1Rugby Union
(technical, sports)A single player scoring a try, conversion, penalty goal, and drop goal in one match.
Example
- He achieved a full house, making him the standout player of the match.
C2Firearms
(technical)Ammunition loaded to the maximum allowable power.
Example
- The hunter used full house rounds for maximum impact.
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