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card
1[kahrd]
noun
a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder.
a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card.
one of a set of thin pieces of cardboard with spots, figures, etc., used in playing various games; playing card.
(usually used with a singular verb)cards,
a game or games played with such a set.
the playing of such a game.
to win at cards.
Casino.the winning of 27 cards or more.
Whist.tricks won in excess of six.
Also called greeting card.a piece of paper or thin cardboard, usually folded, printed with a message of holiday greeting, congratulations, or other sentiment, often with an illustration or decorations, for mailing to a person on an appropriate occasion.
something useful in attaining an objective, as a course of action or position of strength, comparable to a high card held in a game.
If negotiation fails, we still have another card to play.
a specified topic that elicits strong reactions, brought up as part of a strategic move to gain an advantage.
She was accused of playing the gender card when her male boss passed her over for promotion.
He pulled the race card by branding his Muslim opponent as radical.
Commerce.
a program of the events at races, boxing matches, etc.
a menu or wine list.
Computers.
Informal.
a person who is amusing or facetious.
any person, especially one with some indicated characteristic.
a queer card.
verb (used with object)
to provide with a card.
to fasten on a card.
to write, list, etc., on cards.
Slang.to examine the identity card or papers of.
The bartender was carding all youthful customers to be sure they were of legal drinking age.
card
2[kahrd]
noun
a machine for combing and paralleling fibers of cotton, flax, wool, etc., prior to spinning to remove short, undesirable fibers and produce a sliver.
a similar implement for raising the nap on cloth.
verb (used with object)
to dress (wool or the like) with a card.
Card.
3abbreviation
Cardinal.
card
1/ ɑː /
noun
a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard, usually rectangular, with varied uses, as for filing information in an index, bearing a written notice for display, entering scores in a game, etc
such a card used for identification, reference, proof of membership, etc
library card
identity card
visiting card
such a card used for sending greetings, messages, or invitations, often bearing an illustration, printed greetings, etc
Christmas card
birthday card
one of a set of small pieces of cardboard, variously marked with significant figures, symbols, etc, used for playing games or for fortune-telling
short for playing card
( as modifier )
a card game
( in combination )
cardsharp
informala witty, entertaining, or eccentric person
short for cheque card credit card
See compass card
Also called: race card.horse racing a daily programme of all the races at a meeting, listing the runners, riders, weights to be carried, distances to be run, and conditions of each race
a thing or action used in order to gain an advantage, esp one that is concealed and kept in reserve until needed (esp in the phrase a card up one's sleeve )
short for printed circuit card See printed circuit board
card
2/ ɑː /
verb
(tr) to comb out and clean fibres of wool or cotton before spinning
noun
(formerly) a machine or comblike tool for carding fabrics or for raising the nap on cloth
Card.
3abbreviation
Cardinal
Other 51Թ Forms
- carder noun
- ˈ noun
- ˈ徱Բ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of card1
Origin of card2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of card1
Origin of card2
Idioms and Phrases
play one's cards right, to act cleverly, sensibly, or cautiously.
If you play your cards right, you may get mentioned in her will.
in / on the cards, impending or likely; probable.
A reorganization is in the cards.
put one's cards on the table, to be completely straightforward and open; conceal nothing.
He always believed in putting his cards on the table.
card out, to add extra space between lines of text, so as to fill out a page or column or give the text a better appearance.
Example Sentences
The 28-year-old world number 22 carded three birdies and two bogeys in his one-under 69 as he maintained his overnight lead and moved to four under par.
Father's Day gifting is evolving: while 58% of consumers still buy greeting cards, many are opting for more meaningful presents.
"It's always been my most important and most favourite format. Naturally, playing fewer games is not really on us, it's just sort of the cards you get dealt," he said.
Dear Liz: I have too many credit cards that I opened to get frequent flier points.
The organisation posts updates on its Facebook page, which only those with e-sim cards on their phones are able to access, because of the internet blackout.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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