card
card
(kɑːʳd )Word forms: plural cards
1. countable noun
A card is a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard on which something is written or printed.
Check the numbers below against the numbers on your card.
2. countable noun [usually noun NOUN]
3. countable noun
A card is a rectangular piece of plastic, issued by a bank, company, or shop, which you can use to buy things or obtain money.
He paid the whole bill with an American Express card.
Holiday-makers should beware of using plastic cards in foreign cash dispensers.
4. countable noun
5. countable noun
A card is the same as a postcard.
Send your details on a card to the following address.
6. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]
7. countable noun [usually plural]
Cards are thin pieces of cardboard with numbers or pictures printed on them which are used to play various games.
...a pack of cards.
Kurt picked up his hand and fanned out the cards one by one.
8. uncountable noun
If you are playing cards, you are playing a game using cards.
They enjoy themselves drinking wine, smoking and playing cards.
9. countable noun
You can use card to refer to something that gives you an advantage in a particular situation. If you play a particular card, you use that advantage.
It was his strongest card in their relationship–that she wanted him more than he wanted her.
This permitted Western manufacturers to play their strong cards: capital and technology.
10. uncountable noun
Card is strong, stiff paper or thin cardboard.
She put the pieces of card in her pocket.
11. countable noun
In computing, a card is a circuit board that can be put into a computer to provide additional memory or functions.
[computing]12. countable noun [oft on NOUN]
You can use card to refer to a series of races or matches at a particular sporting event.
Paradise Boy and the Galloping General have clear chances in the opening two events on the card.
He will now fight Kevin Ford on the five-bout card.
13. verb
14. See also bank card, business card, calling card, cash card, cheque card, Christmas card, credit card, gold card, identity card, index card, payment card, place card, playing card, report card, smart card, wild card
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