Definitions of calling card
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a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
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synonyms:
card, visiting card
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type of:
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greeting, salutation
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
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greeting, salutation
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a distinguishing characteristic or behavior
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type of:
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distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity
an odd or unusual characteristic
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distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity
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a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls
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synonyms:
phone card
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charge card, charge plate, credit card, plastic
a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
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charge card, charge plate, credit card, plastic
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