English

The Cardsharps, c. 1594,
by Caravaggio

Alternative forms

• cardsharper
• card sharp
• card shark
• cardshark

Noun

cardsharp ‎(plural cardsharps)

1. One who is skilled at card games, especially at cheating in them.

   One of Tim's great-grandparents had been a cardsharp in the wild west, and had been shot dead during a game.

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See also

• gambler