ace point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ace point
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The points in the home tables are known by their numbers, which correspond to the faces of a die, and are called: ace point, deuce point, trey point, four point, five point, and six point.
From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica
Deuce Ace.—For a hit, play the deuce from the five men in your adversary's outer-table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Quatre Ace.—Play the quatre from the five men in your opponent's outer table, and the ace from his ace point.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Cinque Ace.—Play the cinque from the five men in your adversary's outer table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The ace point in the outer table is more commonly known as the "bar" point.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
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