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martingale

martingale

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Noun

martingale (plural martingales)

  1. A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.
  2. (nautical) A spar, or piece of rigging that strengthens the bowsprit.
  3. (mathematics) A stochastic process relating random variables to earlier values
  4. A gambling strategy in which one doubles the stake after each loss.
  5. (fencing) A strap attached to the sword handle, preventing a sword being dropped if disarmed.

Synonyms

  • (piece of harness): tie-down

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Italian

Noun

martingale f

  1. plural of martingala

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