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'
(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate
[ Syn: batting order , lineup ]
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computers capabilities
[ Syn: circuit board , circuit card , board , plug-in , add-in ]
a card certifying the identity of the bearer; he had to show his card to get in
[ Syn: identity card ]
a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); they sent us a card from Miami'
thin cardboard, usually rectangular
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; a poster advertised the coming attractions
a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
[ Syn: calling card , visiting card ]
(golf) a record of scores (as in golf); you have to turn in your card to get a handicap
[ Syn: scorecard ]
a list of dishes available at a restaurant; the menu was in French
[ Syn: menu , bill of fare , carte du jour , carte ]
card (n.)
separate the fibers of; tease wool
[ Syn: tease ]
ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!'