Card (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Thin cardboard, usually rectangular.
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Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- She handed me a business card with her contact information on it.
- The library card was required to check out any books from the shelves.
- The greeting card was filled with heartfelt messages from friends and family.
- He rummaged through his wallet to find his credit card to pay for the meal.
- The index card was used to keep track of important notes and reminders.
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Meaning 3
A list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
A witty amusing person who makes jokes.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
(golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 7
(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 8
A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 9
A card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 10
A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 11
A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.