2. Noun. (poker slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em as the cards are the first and last in a top straight ¹
3. Verb. (third-person singular of bookend) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bookends
1. bookend [n] - See also: bookend
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bookends
Literary usage of Bookends
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing Through Children's Literature, K-6by Lynne R. Dorfman, Rose Cappelli by Lynne R. Dorfman, Rose Cappelli (2007)
"An example of bookends^^the last line of the book repeats the first line. ...
An example of a bookends book, in which the beginning and the end are the same ..."
2. A Testimony of Jesus Christ by Anthony/Charles Garland (2007)
"2.13.8 - Genesis and Revelation as bookends Having explored the parallels between
events in ... The bookends! Consider the books of Genesis and Revelation. ..."
3. Hud Rebuilding and Loan Guaranty Program: Hearing Before the Committee on edited by Lauch Faircloth (1997)
"Mr. Chairman, as you know, the story of church burnings in America over the past
few years is a story really with two different bookends. ..."
4. Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Car, Bus, Ferry Or by Norman P. Renouf (1999)
"Such a museum was opened in 1912 but, just 21 years later, that was relocated to
the Villa Ciani—the other in this "pair of bookends," which will be visited ..."
5. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1922)
"... frontage on each of two main aisles, and will have a living room table, rug,
reading lamp, several easy chairs and a row of books enclosed by bookends. ..."
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