deuce

Meanings

• Numeral

  The number two.

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Pronunciation

1. /duːs/
   
   
   
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2. /duːs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deuce
cease , ease , please , repose , seize

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Homophones

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1. deuce (en) : A term used in various games, such as tennis or pinochle, to indicate that a player has no points and the next point scored will result in a win.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deuce that leads to same result
deuce , deuces , drop a deuce , dropped a deuce , dropping a deuce , drops a deuce , deuced , deucing , a deuce of , a deuce of a time

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Etymology

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The term 'deuce' comes from Old French 'deu' meaning 'two'.

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Trivia

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1. In the game of pinochle, a hand that contains exactly two deuces is called a 'deuce-deuce'.

2. In the game of tennis, a player can only win a game when they are ahead by two points, so a deuce is a crucial score to reach.

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Related Concepts

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1. scorekeeping: Deuce is a term used in various games to indicate a specific score.

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Culture

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In tennis, a deuce occurs when the score reaches 40-all. In pinochle, a deuce is a card with the value of two and has special significance in certain combinations.

How to Memorize "deuce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the number 2 written down or imagine two objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number 2 with the word 'deuce'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Doubles U' to remember that deuce is the number 2.

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