card catalog

NOUN

card index

Synonyms

WEAK

bibliography card catalogue finding list hand list reference list

Example Sentences

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The jury threw not just the book at him, but the entire library, including the shelves and the card catalog:

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2023

A different "card catalog" is required for different antigens.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

Nervously, I looked around as I gathered the courage to walk over to the card catalog.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

They are both practical and inspirational, an instruction manual for a new era and a card catalog for a society in crisis.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2020

I hate computers for replacing the card catalog in the New York Public Library and I hate the way they’ve invaded the movies.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris