2. jack
noun. ['ˈdʒæk'] 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.
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Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. jack
noun. ['ˈdʒæk'] tool for exerting pressure or lifting.
Synonyms
Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. jack
verb. ['ˈdʒæk'] lift with a special device.
Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. jack
noun. ['ˈdʒæk'] any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas.
Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. jack
noun. ['ˈdʒæk'] immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted.
Antonyms
Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. jack
noun. ['ˈdʒæk'] a small worthless amount.
Antonyms
Etymology
- jack (English)
- jakke (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. tar
noun. ['ˈtɑːr'] any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue.
Antonyms
Etymology
- tar (English)
- terr (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teoru (Old English (ca. 450-1100))