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card shark

/ˈkɑːrd ʃɑːrk/

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B2informalcommon/ˈkɑːrd ʃɑːrk/

A person who is skilled at playing cards, often using deception or trickery to win money from others, especially in gambling contexts.

ruЧеловек, искусный в игре в карты, часто использующий обман или хитрости для выигрыша денег у других, особенно в азартных играх.esPersona muy hábil jugando a las cartas, a menudo con trampas o astucia para ganar dinero a otros, especialmente en juegos de azar.frPersonne très habile aux cartes, souvent au jeu d'argent, et qui peut user de tricherie ou de ruse pour gagner.deEine Person, die im Kartenspiel sehr geschickt ist und dabei oft betrügt oder trickst, um Geld von anderen zu gewinnen, besonders bei Glücksspielen.ptPessoa muito hábil em jogos de cartas, que frequentemente usa truques ou artimanhas para ganhar dinheiro de outros, especialmente em jogos de azar.zh牌技高超的人,常通过欺骗或诡计在赌博中赢取他人钱财。arشخص ماهر في لعب الورق، كثيرًا ما يستخدم الغش أو الخداع لكسب المال من الآخرين، خاصة في المقامرة.

  1. Expert card player B2 informal

    A person who is very skilled at playing card games, often implying they use their skill to win money.

    • He's a real card shark; he won every hand of poker last night.
    • The casino hired a card shark to demonstrate advanced techniques.
    • Don't play for money with him; he's a known card shark.

    ruКарточный шулерesJugador de cartas expertofras du jeu de cartesdeKartenhaiptTubarão do baralhozh牌桌高手arمحتال الورق

  2. Cheater at cards B2 informal

    A person who uses dishonest methods to win at card games, such as marking cards or dealing from the bottom of the deck.

    • The gambler was caught and exposed as a card shark.
    • Card sharks often use sleight of hand to deceive opponents.
    • The old western movies often feature a card shark in a saloon.

    ruШулерesTramposo en juegos de cartasfrtricheur aux cartesdeFalschspielerptTrapaceiro no jogozh老千arغشاش الورق