Knock (poker)
1) In draw poker, at the time to draw cards, indicate that one
is pat (Holding or being dealt a pat hand). So called because
a player, if he has a pat hand, often knocks on the table with
his knuckles when it is his turn to announce his draw. Also,
knock, knuckle, rap.
2) In any form of poker, at the time for making a bet, indicate
that one declines to bet; check.
3) In knock poker, request a showdown. Also, knock.
4) When one is offered the deck by the dealer, after shuffling,
to cut,
rap on the deck to indicate one is declining the option of cutting
the cards.
