They're dab hands at cards (4)
I believe the answer is:
aces
'cards' is the definition.
(ace is a kind of card)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aces that I've seen before include "Tennis serves the receiver can't reach" , "winning shots" , "Case of top cards" , "passes with flying colours in US" , "They're high and low on cards" .)