shift the cut
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⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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