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cards

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: cardspast: cardedpp: cardeding: carding

The word carries a strong association with chance, strategy, and hidden information. In a social setting, it evokes the atmosphere of a casino or a cozy family game night, where the tension lies in what remains unseen. This creates a feeling of anticipation and risk.

Countable when referring to individual pieces of cardstock like a greeting card or a playing card. Uncountable when referring to the material itself, such as a thick piece of card.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

Small rectangular pieces of stiff paper or plastic used for gaming or identification.

"He dealt the cards to the players."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To request identification to verify a person's age, typically for alcohol sales.

"The bartender cards everyone who looks under thirty."

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