Lone Hand (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Cards.
    • a person who holds a hand so strong that they can play a deal without the hand of their partner.
    • the hand played by a person whose hand is strong enough to play a deal without a partner.
  2. a person who by preference conducts their affairs without the advice or assistance of others: She is known as a lone hand in investment circles.
  3. a stand or action taken independently: A lone hand in the trade negotiations threw off all plans.
noun
  1. (in card games such as euchre) an independent player or hand played without a partner
  2. to operate without assistance
Lone Hand (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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