Meaning of shift the cut | Babel Free

Definitions

To surreptitiously restore a deck of cards to their original sequence after having cut the deck.

Examples

“In the average game where the players keep their hands, and arms also, on the table there is little opportunity to shift the cut.”

“The cards are slightly crimped, just enough to indicate to the cheater's sensitive fingers exactly where to shift the cut. This move cannot be made without a cover.”

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