bookends
(poker, slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
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Use metal L-shaped bookends to create shelf risers, floating shelves, and magnetic backboards inside your medicine cabinet to maximize space.
Creepy, the black children are bookends in the family photo!
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(poker, slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
“Use metal L-shaped bookends to create shelf risers, floating shelves, and magnetic backboards inside your medicine cabinet to maximize space.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Creepy, the black children are bookends in the family photo!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Pre-Order: Elden Ring Radagon and Queen Marika Bookends $159.99 via Big Bad Toy Store. #ad https://ow.ly/HLVF50YVaNo Elden Ring Academy of Raya Lucaria Collector's Edition Box $129.99 https://ow.ly/zvGc50YVaNp”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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