cards Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a game played with playing cards
card game.
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noun one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
card.
- he collected cards and traded them with the other boys
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noun a card certifying the identity of the bearer
identity card; card.
- he had to show his card to get in
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noun a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures)
card.
- they sent us a card from Miami
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noun thin cardboard, usually rectangular
card.
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noun a witty amusing person who makes jokes
wag; wit; card.
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noun a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
notice; placard; posting; poster; bill; card.
- a poster advertised the coming attractions
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noun a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
calling card; card; visiting card.
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noun (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
scorecard; card.
- you have to turn in your card to get a handicap
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noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant
bill of fare; menu; carte du jour; carte; card.
- the menu was in French
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noun (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat
batting order; lineup; card.
- the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate
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noun a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
circuit card; add-in; board; plug-in; circuit board; card.
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verb separate the fibers of
card; tease.
- tease wool
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verb ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
card.
- I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!
