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n a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) n pretense that your position is stronger than it really is n the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards v de…

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  1. n a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) n pretense that your position is stronger than it really is n the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards v deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand v frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is