See "Pot".

The first meld made in a deal by a player or a side, when this meld must conform to certain specifications. (Canasta, Contract Rummy)

A card deliberately discarded to an opponent who needs it for a meld.

Discarding a card to induce your opponent to discard a card one rank away. This is a strategic move, also known as "side fishing" or "side baiting"

An ante is a forced placement of funds whereby all players put an equal amount of money or chips into the pot before the deal begins. The amount will have been predetermined by the stakes allocated to that particular table.

To discard a card in order to induce an opponent to discard another card of the same rank or in suit and sequence with it. This is a strategic move which is also known as "Advertising", "Baiting", "Chumming", "Fishing" or "Tempting".

Four natural cards of the same rank, essential to making a canasta. (Canasta)

The total of one’s bonus scores, as distinguished from the point values of cards melded. (Canasta)

This is a term used to refer to the requirement of a specific deal in a hand of a Rummy where the melds needed are of a fixed character. This applies in a number games, Contract Rummy in particular. It may be said that a player has fulfilled the "basic contract of the deal". Also see "Contract". (Contract Rummy, Liverpool Rummy)

See "Base Count".