poker
Definition
A card game in which players bet on the value of their hands, requiring high levels of psychology, math, and the ability to maintain a 'stone-faced' expression.
A metal rod used for stirring and poking a fire, typically in a fireplace.
Someone or something that pokes or prods.
Examples
He tried to keep a straight poker face after losing his entire life savings on a pair of twos.
The fireplace poker is remarkably effective at untangling the fiery mess that was my attempt at a romantic evening.
Trying to play high-stakes poker against a machine is a great way to realize that your human intuition is just a fancy way of saying you are bad at math.
She used the poker to stir the embers, mostly just to avoid looking at the disastrous outcome of her campfire cooking.