Definition of jack

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"Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..

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Jigger :: "Jigger (n.) A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i)..
Garibaldi :: Garibaldi (n.) A jacket worn by women; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the red shirt worn by the Italians patriot Garibaldi.
Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.
Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) An outer covering for anything, esp. a covering of some nonconducting material such as wood or felt, used to prevent radiation of heat, as from a steam boiler, cylinder, pipe, etc..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) The male of certain animals, as of the ass..
Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..
Jackstone :: Jackstone (n.) One of the pebbles or pieces used in the game of jackstones.
Camisole :: Camisole (n.) A kind of straitjacket.
Skipjack :: Skipjack (n.) An elater; a snap bug, or snapping beetle..
Queller :: Queller (n.) A killer; as, Jack the Giant Queller..
Minute-jack :: Minute-jack (n.) A timeserver; an inconstant person.
Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) In the harpsichord, an intermediate piece communicating the action of the key to the quill; -- called also hopper..
Jack Ketch :: "Jack Ketch () A public executioner, or hangman..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A familiar nickname of, or substitute for, John..
Basque :: Basque (n.) A part of a lady's dress, resembling a jacket with a short skirt; -- probably so called because this fashion of dress came from the Basques..
Jackass :: Jackass (n.) The male ass; a donkey.
Jane-of-apes :: "Jane-of-apes (n.) A silly, pert girl; -- corresponding to jackanapes..
Jack :: Jack (n.) The jurel.
Camisole :: Camisole (n.) A short dressing jacket for women.
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