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Playing card
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one of the set of 52 cards with unique symbols and numbers on one side, used in specific card games
What is a "playing card"?
A playing card is a single piece from a deck used in card games. Each card typically has two main features: a suit and a rank. In a standard deck, there are four suits, hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades, with each suit containing 13 cards. The ranks of the cards are numbered from 2 to 10, followed by a jack, queen, king, and ace. Some decks also include one or two jokers, which are special cards used in certain games. Playing cards are used in various games, where their value and role depend on the specific rules of the game being played.
Examples
He shuffled the playing cards before dealing them out to everyone.
She had a favorite playing card that she always kept hidden for luck.
