ring game
"Ring games" can refer to various activities, including children's circle games, poker cash games, and certain billiards formats.
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Definition
A2Children's Games
(general)Various games where participants form a circle, often holding hands, and engage in activities or follow specific rules.
Example
- The children played a ring game, singing and dancing in a circle.
- In many cultures, ring games are a traditional form of play.
B2Poker
(technical, gambling)A type of poker game where chips represent real money, and players can join or leave at any time.
Example
- He prefers ring games because he can cash out whenever he wants.
- Unlike tournaments, ring games allow more flexibility for players.
C1Billiards
(technical, gambling)A class of multi-player pocket billiards gambling games.
Example
- They organized a ring game at the pool hall, with each player betting on their shots.
- Ring games in billiards can involve complex betting strategies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ring game":
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