lone hand
Cards.
a person who holds a hand so strong that they can play a deal without the hand of their partner.
the hand played by a person whose hand is strong enough to play a deal without a partner.
a person who by preference conducts their affairs without the advice or assistance of others: She is known as a lone hand in investment circles.
a stand or action taken independently: A lone hand in the trade negotiations threw off all plans.
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How to use lone hand in a sentence
He actually quitted his cell (for the only occasion on record) and started on a lone-hand raid against his adversaries stronghold.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramIt's a damn shame, but a woman of her sort just goes along and plays out the game with a lone hand.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. HookerTake for instance the man who is playing a lone hand in the Game of Life.
In Strange Company | Guy BoothbyThis is a lone hand I'm playin', doctor, and if I'm euchred, tain't your fault.
Gabriel Conroy | Bert Harte"Tells me that the boy is playing a lone hand," said Pierce with satisfaction.
The Clarion | Samuel Hopkins Adams
British Dictionary definitions for lone hand
(in card games such as euchre) an independent player or hand played without a partner
play a lone hand to operate without assistance
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