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Block

See Set.

Discard pile

The pile of discarded cards that sit face-up on the table.

Group

See Set.

Going out

Getting rid of all the cards in your hand.

Going Rummy

Getting rid of all the cards in your hand in one turn without having previously melded or layed off any cards. Typically scores double.

Laying off

The act of adding a card or cards to a run or set that has already been played.

Melding

The act of playing a set or a run by placing it face-up on the table in front of you.

Run

Three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. For example, 3 4 5 of hearts is a run. Also know as a sequence or a straight.

Set

Three or four cards of the same rank. For example, the 7 of hearts, 7 of spades and 7 of clubs are a set. Also known as a group or block.

Sequence

See Run.

Stock pile

The undealt cards that sit face-down on the table.

Straight

See Run.

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