black ace
The term 'black ace' is used in various contexts, including ice hockey, card games, and slang.
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Definition
C1Ice Hockey
(sports)A reserve player added to a team's roster during the playoffs, ready to step in if needed.
Example
- The coach called up several black aces to join the team during the playoffs.
C2Slang
(informal)An elite hitman within a criminal organization.
Example
- He was known as the black ace, feared by many in the underworld.
B2Card Games
(general)The ace of spades or the ace of clubs in a standard deck of cards.
Example
- He drew the black ace, winning the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black ace":
ace outchase the acequeen of spadesaces and spacesblack card