Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straight red card

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: straight red -card
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.

Example Sentences

"A moment of madness from double goalscorer Kalinic put Rovers' fate back in the balance when the Croat caught Scharner with a late, dangerous lunge and was shown a straight red card by referee Phil Dowd."

Inflected Forms

straight red cards (plural)

Synonyms

direct red card straight red

Questions

What does straight red card mean?: A red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.

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