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noun
A rule whereby players are only allowed to bet the money they have on the table.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: card-games, poker
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noun
The stake that a stakeholder must put up even just to earn a place at the table (a chance to compete), let alone ensure a win.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, plural, plural-only
Topics: business, government, politics
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see table, stakes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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History
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