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