Undercard

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A list of minor or supporting contests printed on the same bill as the main event (primarily fighting or racing, such as the main fight at a boxing match or wrestling, horse or car racing, etc.), occurring before or after the main event.

    "Phil Foden can hardly be called a member of Manchester City's undercard given his consistent brilliance, but his precious value was underlined again with a show of dazzling brilliance against Aston Villa."

  2. 2
    The events so listed.
  3. 3
    A card lower than another given card or pair.

    "The eight on the turn was another undercard to her pair of nines"

  4. 4
    The supporting candidate on a ticket, such as vice president.

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overcard

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"Phil Foden can hardly be called a member of Manchester City's undercard given his consistent brilliance, but his precious value was underlined again with a show of dazzling brilliance against Aston Villa."

Etymology

From under- + card.

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