tenaces

/ˈtɛneɪsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of tenace; holdings of two non-consecutive high cards in the same suit in card games.
    • Multiple tenaces in the hand required careful planning of the play.
    • The player held two tenaces in different suits, giving her multiple options.
    • They discussed how to handle tenaces when the opponents have the missing cards.
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