card swipe

card swipe
card swipe noun
An electronic device that reads information on a credit or debit card when the card is passed through it
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Main Entry:card

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ˈcard swipe 7 [card swipe] noun
an electronic device through which you pass a credit card, etc. in order to record the information on it, open a door, etc.

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