Definitions

1. noun

a score of 2 in a game, especially tennis, or a pair of something

“She hit a winner to take the deuce in the first set.”

2. noun

a pair of something, especially shoes

“He bought a new pair of deuces to wear on his birthday.”

3. noun

a unit of measurement in the imperial system, equal to 32 pints or 2 gallons

“The recipe calls for a deuce of milk.”

4. verb

to beat or defeat someone in a game, especially tennis

“She deuced her opponent in the final match.”

5. verb

to make something into pairs, especially shoes

“The cobbler deuced the new shoes.”

6. interjection

expression of triumph or excitement

“Deuce! I finally solved the puzzle!”