ace (noun)

  • 21ace of hearts — noun One of the 52 playing cards from a standard pack as used for bridge and poker, with a single pip, with a nominal value of 1, and with the hearts suit …

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  • 22ace point — noun : the first point in backgammon * * * the first point in backgammon. [1875 80] …

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  • 23ace — ace1 [ eıs ] noun count 1. ) in card games, a card with only one symbol and either the highest or lowest value in a SUIT: the ace of hearts 2. ) in tennis, a very fast SERVE (=first hit of the ball) that your opponent cannot reach with their… …

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  • 24deuce-ace — noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one • Syn: ↑three, ↑3, ↑III, ↑trio, ↑threesome, ↑tierce, ↑leash, ↑troika, ↑triad, ↑trine, ↑ …

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  • 25ace — I UK [eɪs] / US noun [countable] Word forms ace : singular ace plural aces 1) in card games, a card with only one symbol and either the highest or lowest value in a suit the ace of hearts 2) in tennis, a very fast serve (= first hit of the ball)… …

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  • 26ace — /eɪs / (say ays) noun 1. a single spot or mark on a card or die. 2. Cards a playing card marked with a single spot, in most games counting as highest, lowest, or either, in its suit. 3. Dice a die or the face of a die marked with a single spot. 4 …

  • 27ace — 1 noun (C) 1 a playing card with a single spot on it, which usually has the highest value in a game: the ace of hearts 2 have an ace up your sleeve to have a secret advantage which could help you to win or be successful 3 hold all the aces to… …

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  • 28ace — I. noun Etymology: Middle English as, from Anglo French, from Latin, unit, a copper coin Date: 14th century 1. a. a die face marked with one spot b. a playing card marked in its center with one pip c. a domino end marked with one spot 2. a very… …

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  • 29ace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 playing card 2 winning first hit in tennis VERB + ACE ▪ serve ▪ Nadal has served 15 aces in the match so far. 3 person who is very good at sth ADJECTIVE ▪ fighter, flying …

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  • 30ace — 1. noun /eɪs/ a) A single point or spot on a playing card or die. I have the ace of diamonds. b) A card or die face so marked. Ill not wag an ace further. Syn …

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