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Jackstay :: "Jackstay (n.) A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) In hunting, the pan or frame holding the fuel of the torch used to attract game at night; also, the light itself..

Jack :: Jack (n.) The small bowl used as a mark in the game of bowls.

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..

Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..

Varlet :: Varlet (n.) In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack..

Kholah :: Kholah (n.) The Indian jackal.

Jack :: "Jack (n.) The male of certain animals, as of the ass..

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..

Grego :: Grego (n.) A short jacket or cloak, made of very thick, coarse cloth, with a hood attached, worn by the Greeks and others in the Levant..

Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fklat cake turned on the griddle while cooking; a griddlecake or pacake.

Jackstone :: Jackstone (n.) One of the pebbles or pieces used in the game of jackstones.

Ketch :: Ketch (n.) A hangman. See Jack Ketch.

Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) The Quercus nigra, or barren oak..

Jack Ketch :: "Jack Ketch () A public executioner, or hangman..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A mechanical contrivance, an auxiliary machine, or a subordinate part of a machine, rendering convenient service, and often supplying the place of a boy or attendant who was commonly called Jack.

Apple-jack :: Apple-jack (n.) Apple brandy.

Jakwood :: Jakwood (n.) See Jackwood.

Jackman :: Jackman (n.) A cream cheese.

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