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noun

  1. A single point or spot on a playing card or die.

  2. A card or die face so marked.

    "I have the ace of diamonds."

  3. The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.

  4. A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.

  5. A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.

  6. A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.

  7. The best pitcher on the team.

  8. (19th century) A run.

  9. A hole in one.

  10. An expert at something.

  11. A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

  12. A perfect score on a school exam.

  13. Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

  14. A quark.

Synonyms: pip

verb

  1. (US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.

  2. To win a point by an ace.

  3. To make an ace (hole in one).

Synonyms: pass with flying colours

adjective

  1. Excellent.

Synonyms: excellent, first-rate, outstanding

noun

  1. A person who is asexual.

adjective

  1. Asexual. (not experiencing sexual attraction)

Synonyms: asexy