cardreader
nounUK /ˈkɑːdˌriːdə/
US /ˈkɑːrdˌriːdər/
A card reader is a small machine that reads cards.
The shop assistant swiped my card in the card reader.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that reads data from a memory card.
I put the SD card into the card reader to copy my photos.
3. A machine that reads identity or access cards.
You must tap your badge on the card reader to open the door.
4. A device that reads punched cards in old computers.
Early computers used a card reader to load programs.