Definition of jack

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"Jack (n.) A machine or contrivance for turning a spit; a smoke jack, or kitchen jack..

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Jack :: "Jack (n.) A large tree, the Artocarpus integrifolia, common in the East Indies, closely allied to the breadfruit, from which it differs in having its leaves entire. The fruit is of great size, weighing from thirty to forty pounds, and through its soft fibrous matter are scattered the seeds, which are roasted and eaten. The wood is of a yellow color, fine grain, and rather heavy, and is much used in cabinetwork. It is also used for dyeing a brilliant yellow..
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..
Jackman :: "Jackman (n.) One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A compact, portable machine for planing metal..
Honor :: Honor (n.) The ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine are sometimes called Dutch honors..
Jack :: Jack (n.) The wall-eyed pike.
Pike :: Pike (sing. & pl.) A large fresh-water fish (Esox lucius), found in Europe and America, highly valued as a food fish; -- called also pickerel, gedd, luce, and jack..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A machine for twisting the sliver as it leaves the carding machine.
Jacksnipe :: "Jacksnipe (n.) A small American sandpiper (Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.
Kadder :: Kadder (n.) The jackdaw.
Jigger :: "Jigger (n.) A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i)..
Slapjack :: Slapjack (n.) A flat batter cake cooked on a griddle; a flapjack; a griddlecake.
Natterjack :: Natterjack (n.) A European toad (Bufo calamita), having a yellow line along its back..
Queller :: Queller (n.) A killer; as, Jack the Giant Queller..
Jack :: Jack (n.) The knave of a suit of playing cards.
Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..
Jack-o''-lantern :: "Jack-o'-lantern (n.) See Jack-with-a-lantern, under 2d Jack..
Jackanapes :: Jackanapes (n.) A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow.
Cleading :: Cleading (n.) A jacket or outer covering of wood, etc., to prevent radiation of heat, as from the boiler, cylinder. etc., of a steam engine..
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