Definitions

1. verb

to give or provide something to someone, especially as a reward or punishment

“The teacher dealt the student a detention for being late.”

2. verb

to distribute something, especially cards, in a game

“The dealer dealt the cards to each player at the table.”

3. noun

a card that has been dealt to a player in a game

“The player looked at the card dealt to her.”

4. noun

a part of something, especially a share or portion, that has been given or received

“The deal was a fair one, with both sides getting an equal share.”