n.

1. 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
2. a card certifying the identity of the bearer;
   identity card
   
   • he had to show his card to get in
3. a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures)
   
   • they sent us a card from Miami
4. thin cardboard, usually rectangular
5. a witty amusing person who makes jokes;
   wag, wit
6. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement;
   poster, posting, placard, notice, bill
   
   • a poster advertised the coming attractions
7. a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited;
   calling card, visiting card
8. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf);
   scorecard
   
   • you have to turn in your card to get a handicap
9. a list of dishes available at a restaurant;
   menu, bill of fare, carte du jour, carte
   
   • the menu was in French
10. (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat;
    batting order, lineup
    
    • the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate
11. a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities;
    circuit board, circuit card, board, plug-in, add-in

v.

1. separate the fibers of;
   tease
   
   • tease wool
2. 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!