nine

/naɪn/
/naɪn/
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Other forms: nines

Definitions of nine
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
    synonyms: 9, IX, Nina from Carolina, ennead, niner
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    type of:
    digit, figure
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  2. noun
    one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face
    synonyms: nine-spot
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    type of:
    spot
    a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
  3. adjective
    denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten
    synonyms: 9, ix
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  4. noun
    a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
    synonyms: ball club, baseball club, club
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    type of:
    baseball team
    a team that plays baseball
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