Can we reach 1 Like? Watch video to the end :) card1 /kɑrd/ [kahrd] noun, 1.a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card. 2.one of a set of thin pieces of cardboard with spots, figures, etc., used in playing various games; playing card. 3.cards, (usually used with a singular verb) a.a game or games played with such a set. b.the playing of such a game: to win at cards. c.Casino. the winning of 27 cards or more. d.Whist. tricks won in excess of six. 4.Also called greeting card. a piece of paper or thin cardboard, usually folded, printed with a message of holiday greeting, congratulations, or other sentiment, often with an illustration or decorations, for mailing to a person on an appropriate occasion. 5.something useful in attaining an objective, as a course of action or position of strength, comparable to a high card held in a game: If negotiation fails, we still have another card to play. 6.postcard. 7.calling card ( def 1 ). 8.Commerce.a.credit card. b.bank card. 9.a program of the events at races, boxing matches, etc. 10.scorecard. 11.a menu or wine list. 12.compass card. 13.Computers.a.punch card. b.board ( def 14a ). 14.trading card. 15.Informal.a.a person who is amusing or facetious. b.any person, especially one with some indicated characteristic: a queer card. Relevant Questions What Does Play Your Cards Right Mean? What Does Play Your Cards Right Mean? verb (used with object) 16.to provide with a card. 17.to fasten on a card. 18.to write, list, etc., on cards. 19.Slang. to examine the identity card or papers of: The bartender was carding all youthful customers to be sure they were of legal drinking age. Idioms 20.in/on the cards, impending or likely; probable: A reorganization is in the cards. 21.play one's cards right, to act cleverly, sensibly, or cautiously: If you play your cards right, you may get mentioned in her will. 22.put one's cards on the table, to be completely straightforward and open; conceal nothing: He always believed in putting his cards on the table. Origin: 1350–1400; Middle English carde, unexplained variant of carte World English Dictionary card1 (kɑːd) 1. a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard, usually rectangular, with varied uses, as for filing information in an index, bearing a written notice for display, entering scores in a game, etc 2. such a card used for identification, reference, proof of membership, etc: library card; identity card; visiting card 3. such a card used for sending greetings, messages, or invitations, often bearing an illustration, printed greetings, etc: Christmas card; birthday card 4. one of a set of small pieces of cardboard, variously marked with significant figures, symbols, etc, used for playing games or for fortune-telling 5. a. short for playing card b. (as modifier): a card game c. (in combination): cardsharp 6. informal a witty, entertaining, or eccentric person 7. cheque card short for credit card 8. See compass card 9. horse racing Also called: race card a daily programme of all the races at a meeting, listing the runners, riders, weights to be carried, distances to be run, and conditions of each race 10. a thing or action used in order to gain an advantage, esp one that is concealed and kept in reserve until needed (esp in the phrase a card up one's sleeve) 11. See printed circuit short for printed circuit card [C15: from Old French carte, from Latin charta leaf of papyrus, from Greek khartēs, probably of Egyptian origin] --- Make sure to leave a like if you enjoyed the video! :D Video by Pronounce Daily http://www.pronouncedaily.com/How_To_Pronounce_Play_Her_Cards_Right.html Subscribe for More Pronunciations and Definitions!: https://www.youtube.com/user/PronounceDaily?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Like Us for Daily Words in Your Newsfeed: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Word-of-the-Day-Definitions/750369141710497 Follow Us on Twitter http://twitter.com/PronounceDaily

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