Phrase guide
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noun
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: at-home card, business card, name card, meishi, visiting card
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An attribute, symptom, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: signature, mark, hallmark
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: euphemistic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A phonecard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: telephone card
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A card advertising the services of a prostitute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: tart card
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An explosive dropped from a bomber aeroplane.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a distinguishing characteristic or behavior
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: peculiarity, distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic
noun
a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: visiting card, card
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: greeting, salutation
noun
a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: phone card
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: credit card, charge card, charge plate, plastic
History
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Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
