Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

House of cards

//ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A structure made by stacking playing cards in a pyramidal fashion.
  2. 2
    an unstable construction with playing cards wordnet
  3. 3
    Any structure with alternating vertical and horizontal layers. attributive, broadly, often

    "The essentials of megalithic construction are either the single large slab or the large slab as walling stone with another large slab resting on two or more large walling stones as a capstone—a sort of house of cards architecture."

  4. 4
    a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control wordnet
  5. 5
    A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation. figuratively, idiomatic

See also for "house of cards"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: houseofcards