misdeal
/ˌmɪsˈdiːl/
noun
- An error in dealing cards in a card game.
- The player called a misdeal when he saw he had too many cards.
- A misdeal forced everyone to reshuffle and start the round over.
- In poker, a misdeal happens if the first or last card is dealt face up.
verb
- To make an error while dealing cards in a card game.
- If you misdeal, you have to gather all the cards and start again.
- He tried not to misdeal, but his hands were shaking.
- The nervous beginner accidentally misdeal the entire deck.