The Open Dictionary

discard

noun

UK/dɪˈskɑːd/
US/dɪˈskɑːrd/

Definitions of discard noun

  1. Countable

    In a card game, a card that has been thrown away.

verb

UK/dɪˈskɑːd/
US/dɪˈskɑːrd/

Definitions of discard verb

  1. Transitive

    To get rid of something because it is no longer wanted or needed.

    • They discarded all of their old furniture.

    • Please do not discard waste materials carelessly.

    • The company is discarding its outdated technologies.

  2. TransitiveIntransitive

    To get rid of a card from one's hand during a card game.

    • He discarded the ace of spades first, followed by the seven of diamonds.

    • She hesitated before discarding the queen of clubs.

    • He realized he had to discard a card to continue playing.