aces
/ˈeɪ.sɪz/noun
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A single point or spot on a playing card or die.
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A card or die face so marked.
"I have the ace of diamonds."
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The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.
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A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
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A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
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A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.
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The best pitcher on the team.
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(19th century) A run.
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A hole in one.
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An expert at something.
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A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.
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A perfect score on a school exam.
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Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
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A quark.
Synonyms:
pip
verb
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(US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
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To win a point by an ace.
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To make an ace (hole in one).
Synonyms:
pass with flying colours
noun
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A person who is asexual.