opener
(o′pə nər)
noun
- a person or thing that opens
- any of several devices for opening bottles, cans, etc.
- the first game in a series, the first act in a vaudeville show, etc.
- ☆ Poker cards of sufficient value to allow a player to open the betting
See opener in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- One that opens, especially a device used to cut open cans or pry up bottle caps.
- Games
a. The player who starts the betting in cards.
b. openers Cards of sufficient value to enable the holder to open the betting.
- The first act in a theatrical variety show.
- Sports The first game in a series.
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