card

(noun) one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes. Examples: "He collected cards and traded them with the other boys."

(noun) a card certifying the identity of the bearer. Synonyms: identity card. Examples: "He had to show his card to get in."

(noun) a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures). Examples: "They sent us a card from miami."

(noun) thin cardboard, usually rectangular.

(noun) a witty amusing person who makes jokes. Synonyms: wag, wit.

(noun) a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement. Synonyms: poster, posting, placard, notice, bill. Examples: "A poster advertised the coming attractions."

(noun) a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited. Synonyms: calling card, visiting card.

(noun) (golf) a record of scores (as in golf). Synonyms: scorecard. Examples: "You have to turn in your card to get a handicap."

(noun) a list of dishes available at a restaurant. Synonyms: menu, bill of fare, carte du jour, carte. Examples: "The menu was in french."

(noun) (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat. Synonyms: batting order, lineup. Examples: "The managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate."

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

(verb) separate the fibers of. Synonyms: tease. Examples: "Tease wool."

(verb) ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor. Examples: "I was carded when i tried to buy a beer!."