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1. ((usu. with a sing. v.)) craps
a game in which two dice are thrown: a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses, and a first throw of any other number can be won by throwing it again without throwing a 7.
Etymology: (1835–45, Amer.; appar. < F craps, var. of crabs double-ace (lowest throw at hazard) < 18th-cent. E slang: pl. of crab1)
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1. (noun) craps, snake eyes
expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot
2. (noun) craps
a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice
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1. (noun) craps
a gambling game with dice
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