The word “card” can have several meanings in English, depending on the context:
1. **Noun**: A card is a piece of stiff, flat material, often rectangular, typically made of paper or cardboard, that can be used for various purposes. Common examples include playing cards, greeting cards, identification cards, and business cards.
2. **Noun**: In the context of games, a card refers to one of the individual pieces used in card games, which can have numbers, symbols, or images on them.
3. **Noun**: A card can also refer to an electronic card, such as a credit card or debit card, used for financial transactions.
4. **Verb**: To card (as a verb) means to arrange or prepare fibers (like wool) by separating and cleaning them, usually in the process of making yarn.
These definitions encompass the most common uses of the term “card.”
