cards Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a game played with playing cards
    card game.
  2. 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
  3. noun a card certifying the identity of the bearer
    identity card; card.
    • he had to show his card to get in
  4. 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
  5. noun thin cardboard, usually rectangular
    card.
  6. noun a witty amusing person who makes jokes
    wag; wit; card.
  7. noun a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
    notice; placard; posting; poster; bill; card.
    • a poster advertised the coming attractions
  8. noun a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
    calling card; card; visiting card.
  9. noun (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
    scorecard; card.
    • you have to turn in your card to get a handicap
  10. noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant
    bill of fare; menu; carte du jour; carte; card.
    • the menu was in French
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. verb separate the fibers of
    card; tease.
    • tease wool
  14. 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!

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