noun
straddle
An optional extra blind bet placed before cards are dealt in poker.
Maya posts a straddle before the dealer deals any cards.
Etymology
The poker use applies straddle to an additional bet placed beyond the usual blinds. The name evokes extending the betting position, though its precise historical motivation is uncertain.
More examples
- This poker room allows straddles only in certain cash games.
- His $10 straddle doubles the big blind.
- I skip the straddle and wait for my cards.
Forms
straddle · straddles
Similar words
- blind
- Usually required, while a straddle is an optional extra bet.