jack

/d‍ʒˈæk/

/ˈdʒæk/

[noun] [verb]

Jack

[NOUN]

a male donkey

synonyms : jackass

any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas

a mechanical device for lifting heavy objects or vehicles

a card with a rank of eleven in a standard deck of playing cards, often depicted as a male figure with a special value or power in many card games

synonyms : knave

small flag indicating a ship's nationality

game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks

synonyms : jackstones

an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug

a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling

immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted

synonyms : jackfruit

jak

a man who serves as a sailor

synonyms : gob

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

synonyms : laborer

labourer

manual laborer

a small worthless amount

synonyms : diddley

to jack

MAIN VERB

hunt with a jacklight

synonyms : jacklight

lift with a special device

synonyms : jack up

Examples

1. His name is Jack.

2. Jack ran up so much debt that he made a deal with the Devil.

3. I don't trust Jack.

4. Jack vented his spleen at his wife whenever things went badly at work.