Nine-spot (Noun)
Meaning
One of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nine-spot in her hand was the highest card she had been dealt all night.
- He laid down the nine-spot of diamonds, hoping to take the trick.
- The nine-spot of clubs was the first card she drew from the deck.
- She was dealt the nine-spot of hearts and the five of spades in the first round.
- The nine-spot of spades was the card that sealed his victory in the game.