ace

English

/eɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (card games) A single point or spot on a playing card or die.
  • (card games) A card or die face so marked.
  • The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.
  • A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
  • (tennis) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
  • (sports) A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.
  • (US) (baseball) The best pitcher on the team.
  • (US) (baseball) A run.
  • (US) (golf) A hole in one.
  • An expert at something.
  • A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.
  • (US) A perfect score on a school exam.
  • Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
  • (physics) A quark.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English as derived from Old French as (ace) derived from Latin as (as, copper coin, basic Roman unit of money, a type of Roman coin).

Origin

Latin

as

Gloss

as, copper coin, basic Roman unit of money, a type of Roman coin

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