card reader

British  

noun

1. a device, no longer widely used, for reading information on a punched card and transferring it to a computer Compare card punch

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Example Sentences

At the same time, meters in the L.A. area will continue to accept both coins and cards as well, Sweeney said — as long as the coin slots aren’t jammed and the card reader works.

From Los Angeles Times

He recently began accepting payments through a credit card reader for the first time.

From New York Times

Professor Frank Marken, lead author of the study at the University of Bath, said: "Just as your contactless credit card doesn't need an external power source to work because the proximity of the card reader is enough to power it -- in a similar way, this sensor could create a small, measurable electrical current when lactate binds to it."

From Science Daily

Sydney took a deep breath and pressed the ID against the electronic card reader.

From Literature

Once again Sydney held her breath as she pressed the ID against the card reader, and once again they were rewarded with the click of a door unlocking.

From Literature