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.