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Cap

This term is used in several different contexts. It usually refers to maximum number of bets in a betting round, but is also used for covering or protecting your cards (e.g. I always cap my cards with a chip so dealer doesn't muck them).
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    Continuation bet

    A bet that is wagered on the flop by the pre-flop aggressor. The player who made...

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    Community cards

    These are the cards that every player at the table can use to make the best five...

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    Call

    A call is when a player decides to match a bet or raise that is made by another ...

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    Check

    A check is when a player decides to not bet any money during play. Players are a...

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    Check-raise

    A check-raise is a move where a player firsts checks their hand only to raise it...

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    Calling station

    A calling station is a player who usually only calls bets. They rarely, if ever,...

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    Cowboys

    Cowboys is a colloquial name given to pocket Kings, the second best starting han...

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    Checking in the dark

    Checking In The Dark is where a player opts to check before the next card on the...