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lone hand
noun
- 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.
lone hand
noun
- (in card games such as euchre) an independent player or hand played without a partner
- play a lone handplay a lone hand to operate without assistance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lone hand1
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Example Sentences
He actually quitted his cell (for the only occasion on record) and started on a lone-hand raid against his adversaries stronghold.
It's a damn shame, but a woman of her sort just goes along and plays out the game with a lone hand.
Take for instance the man who is playing a lone hand in the Game of Life.
This is a lone hand I'm playin', doctor, and if I'm euchred, tain't your fault.
"Tells me that the boy is playing a lone hand," said Pierce with satisfaction.
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