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Card

noun

1.

One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes.

2.

A card certifying the identity of the bearer. Synonym: identity card.

3.

A rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures).

4.

Thin cardboard, usually rectangular.

5.

A witty amusing person who makes jokes. Synonyms: wag, wit.

6.

A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement. Synonyms: bill, notice, placard, poster, posting.

7.

A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited. Synonyms: calling card, visiting card.

8.

(golf) a record of scores (as in golf). Synonym: scorecard.

9.

A list of dishes available at a restaurant. Synonyms: bill of fare, carte, carte du jour, menu.

10.

(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat. Synonyms: batting order, lineup.

11.

A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities. Synonyms: add-in, board, circuit board, circuit card, plug-in.

verb

(past & past part. carded; pres. part. carding)

1.

Separate the fibers of. Synonym: tease.

2.

Ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor.

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