card

/kˈɑːd/

/ˈkɑɹd/

Card

a piece of stiff and thick paper, usually rectangular in shape, that is used for sending messages, greetings, invitations, etc.

a business or identification card issued by a government, organization, or institution for official purposes

synonyms : identity card

any of the 52 stiff rectangular pieces of paper that are each characterized by their signs and numbers or pictures on one side, used in playing different card games

a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

synonyms : add-in

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

synonyms : bill

a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited

synonyms : calling card

visiting card

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

synonyms : bill of fare

carte

carte du jour

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

synonyms : wag

wit

(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat

synonyms : batting order

lineup

(golf) a record of scores (as in golf)

synonyms : scorecard

thin cardboard, usually rectangular

to card

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor

separate the fibers of

synonyms : tease

Examples

1. His grandson made a handmade birthday card for him.

2. The envelope contained a surprise birthday card.

3. Someone has stacked the cards against me.

4. He's still playing his cards close to his chest.

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