What is the meaning of the word "face card"?

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  1. Refers to any card in a standard deck of playing cards that depicts a person rather than a numeral, such as Kings, Queens, and Jacks. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • In a dramatic turn during the game, she drew the King of Spades, the highest face card in the deck, securing her victory in the round. copy to clipboard
    • While teaching the rules of Blackjack, he emphasized that all face cards, Kings, Queens, and Jacks, are valued at 10 points, crucial for calculating hand values. copy to clipboard

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