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card play
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐɾˈtaðɐ/car·ta·da
Definitions
21
The act of playing a card in a card game.
Usage examples
“His card play won the trick.”
“It was a brilliant card play that fooled everyone.”
Common combinations
winning card playdecisive card play
2
(Figurative) A decisive and risky action or measure.
Usage examples
“His final move was to ask the bank for a loan.”
“The politician made his last move in the campaign.”
Common combinations
last movefinal movebold move
Idiomatic expressions
- To play one's last card.