dappingA method of fly-fishing in which the fly is allowed to skip or dance on the water while line and leader are held above the water from a high rod.
DardevleA trademark for a brand of spoons typically used for trout and northern pike fishing.
DDDirect Damage. This is a spell that does all of its damage in one hit rather than spreading its damage over time.
DeBuff - A negative spell cast on a unit that makes it less powerful. An example of a "de-buff" is Slow.
Dead TableA table that is manned and ready for action but has no players.
DealerDealers, or principals, buy and sell securities for their own accounts, adding liquidity to the marketplace and seeking to profit from the spread between…
Dealing secondsA dealer cheating method. The dealer deals the 2nd card from the top if the top card would help the player.
Deck lidSlang term for the trunk lid of a race car.
Deck penetrationThe percentage of cards played out of a deck or a shoe before reshuffling.
deer-hair bugA floating fly-rodding lure made from hollow deer hair and used principally for bass and panfish.
doll FlyA trademark for a brand of chenille-bodied, hackle-wrapped jig.
DollyUnlike the French roulette where the croupier simply points with the stick on the winning number on the table, in the American roulette the croupier uses…
Dominated HandA hand that will almost always lose to a better hand that people usually play. For instance, K3 is "dominated" by KQ.
DonutsSlang term for black, circular dent-line marks on the side panels of stock cars, usually caused by rubbing against other cars at high speed.
doodlesock or doodlesockingA method of cane-pole or long-pole fishing in which a lure or bait is repeatedly dipped and dragged through likely fish structures.
dorsal finA median fin located along the back of a fish. It is usually supported by rays, which sometimes gives the fin a fan- or sail-like appearance.
DoubleUp System of Betting - A betting system whereby bets are doubled after a loss in hopes of recouping the previous loss.
Double deckBlackjack played out of two decks which are shuffled together. (As opposed to single deck, four deck, six deck, eight deck, etc.)
Double DownTo double the initial bet and take one and exactly one more card. Usually doubling down is only allowed after the first two cards are dealt.
Double Down (Doubling Down)Double your initial bet following the initial two-card deal, but you can hit one card only.
Double exposureA blackjack variant where both of the dealer's cards are played face up. Usually players lose all pushes and blackjack pays even money in this variant.
DownriggerA fishing device used on boats that allows a troller to fish a lure at a constant specific depth.
Downtown VegasThe older area of Vegas. The casinos in Downtown Vegas generally offer better rules for the player, and the phrase is used to refer to blackjack games…
Dozen BetA bet on one of the sequences of 12 numbers on the layout.
DRDiminishing Returns. Used to describe something that reduces slowly over time on consecutive repetitions of the same action.
DraftA signed, written order by which one party (the drawer) instructs another party (the drawee) to pay a specified sum to a third party (the payee), at sight…
DraftingWhen two or more race cars run closely behind each other, sometimes nearly touching.
DragDevice on fishing reels that allows line to pay out under pressure, even though the reel is engaged; set correctly, it ensures against line breakage.
Dragon Handthis is hand that is dealt to an empty seat at the table.
DrawSame as to hit. Taking additional cards in an attempt to get closer to a total of 21.
Draw DeadTrying to make a hand that, even if made, will not win the pot. If you're drawing to make a flush, and your opponent already has a full house, you are…
DrawdownLowering a lake level for a specific purpose.
Drop BoxA box where money is dropped after the player cashes into a game and receives his chips. The box is usually located under the table.
Drop LootAn item that is obtained via monster drops (as opposed to being player-made).
drop shotA tackle rigging technique employing a hook tied to the line from four-inches to four-feet above the sinker.
drop-offA sudden increase in depth, often created by washes, small creek channels, canyons, pinnacles, and other submerged topographic features.
dry flyA fly which floats on the surface of the water by means of hackle (feather) fibers. An angler employing this technique is said to be dry-fly fishing.
DumpingA casino table that is losing money to the players.
DynoShortened term for "dynamometer," a machine used to measure an engine's horsepower.
Early SurrenderGiving up on the first two cards before the dealer checks his hole card for an ace. The player only loses 50% of his wager in this situation.
earthwormA common term for any of the many different fishing worms, including night crawlers (two words), garden worms, leaf worms, dillys, and red wigglers.
EcosystemA complex ecological community or environment forming a functioning whole.
EdgeThe borders created by a change in the structure or vegetation in a lake. Examples are edges of tree lines, weed lines, and the edges of a drop-off.
Edge effectWhere two habitat types join together resulting in increased diversity for vegetation and wildlife.
egg sinkerAn egg-shaped fishing weight with a hole through the center for the line to pass through.
En PrisonFrench term for the favorable option offered at some single-zero roulette tables. The player doesn't lose his even-money bets if the zero shows.
En prison ruleThis is also known as the surrender rule. Mostly applicable in European roulette; in an en prison rule, when the player makes an outside bet (even money…
Engine blockAn iron casting from the manufacturer that envelopes the crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons.
EqualizedWhen the inner liner of a tire loses air pressure and that pressure becomes the same as that within the outer tire, creating a vibration.
EquityAnother word for "stock." It represents an ownership interest by shareholders in a corporation.
EssesSlang term used for a series of acute left- and right-hand turns on a road course, one turn immediately following another.
EthicsOf or relating to moral action and conduct; professionally right; conforming to professional standards.
European rouletteThis style consist of a roulette wheel which has 37 compartments and numbers from 1 to 36 with the addition of a 0.
European WheelRoulette wheel that has only a single zero (0) and a number sequence of (clockwise starting with 0): 0, 32, 15, 19, 4, 21, 2, 25, 17, 34, 6, 27, 13, 36…
EutrophicHighly fertile waters characterized by warm, nutrient-rich shallow basins.
Even BetA wager that one of the even numbers will win the next spin.
Even MoneyA bet that pays off at the same amount it would lose. e.g., betting $5 to potentially win $5 is an even money bet.
Even UpA bet that has no mathematical edge for either side. In roulette, this can only come from wheel biases and croupier biases, as all layout bets have an…
ExpectationUsually expressed as a percentage, refers to the amount a player can expect to win or lose, statistically.
Expected Win RateThe percentage of the total amount wagered that the player can be expected to win or lose over time.