English noun: calling card | |||
1. | calling card (possession) a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls | ||
Synonyms | phone card | ||
Broader (hypernym) | charge card, charge plate, credit card, plastic | ||
2. | calling card (communication) a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited | ||
Synonyms | card, visiting card | ||
Broader (hypernym) | greeting, salutation | ||
3. | calling card (cognition) a distinguishing characteristic or behavior | ||
Samples | Bombs are a terrorist's calling cards. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity | ||