Hypernym

noun

equipment or apparatus used in playing a game

noun

(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

penalty card 1

noundomain: communication

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Definition

A penalty card is used in many sports as a means of warning, reprimanding or penalising a player, coach or team official.

Examples

1.Penalty cards are most commonly used by referees or umpires to indicate that a player has committed an offense.

Hyponym

red card 1

noun

A red card is used in several different sporting codes; it most commonly indicates a serious offence and often results in a player being permanently suspended from the game (commonly known as an ejection, dismissal, expulsion, removal, or sending-off, often with personal embarrassment).

yellow card 1

noun

A yellow card is used in many different sporting codes; it most commonly indicates a caution given to a player regarding his or her conduct, or indicates a temporary suspension.