Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inside-straight
noun
/ˈɪnˌsaɪd ˈstreɪt/
Definition
A term used in poker to describe a hand where a player has four consecutive cards and is one card short of a straight.
Examples
- In Texas Hold’em, I was dealt 7, 8, 9, and 10. I needed a 6 for an inside straight.
- Despite having an inside straight draw, I decided to fold my hand.
Meaning
An inside straight is a type of straight formed by three cards of a sequence plus one interior card, which is required to complete the sequence.
Synonyms
- inside straight draw
- inside straight flush draw
