black card

noun

A penalty card issued by an official in several sports for infractions.

Meanings

nounblack card (plural black cards)

plural black cards

  1. hobbiesA penalty card issued by an official in several sports for infractions.
    1. fencingThe most severe of penalties, which results in the fencer being expelled from the match.
  2. bankingAn expensive and exclusive credit card that allows its users access to various luxuries.
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APA

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Chicago

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