What is a set in poker?

In poker, a set refers to having three of a kind - a hand that consists of three cards of the same rank, accompanied by two other unrelated cards. Sets are also known as "trips" and are considered a strong hand in poker, only beaten by higher ranked hands such as a straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush. Sets can often be a deceptive hand as the three of a kind may not be immediately obvious to opponents, allowing the player to potentially win a large pot. Players should be cautious, however, as sets are vulnerable to higher value hands, such as full houses or four of a kind.