Definition of jack

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Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.

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Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reenforcing the tube in which the charge is fired..
Queller :: Queller (n.) A killer; as, Jack the Giant Queller..
Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.
Jackmen :: Jackmen (pl. ) of Jackma.
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) The ensign of a pirate.
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..
Knight :: Knight (n.) A playing card bearing the figure of a knight; the knave or jack.
Skipjack :: Skipjack (n.) A name given to several kinds of a fish, as the common bluefish, the alewife, the bonito, the butterfish, the cutlass fish, the jurel, the leather jacket, the runner, the saurel, the saury, the threadfish, etc..
Jerkin :: Jerkin (n.) A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A machine for slicking or pebbling leather.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A flag, containing only the union, without the fly, usually hoisted on a jack staff at the bowsprit cap; -- called also union jack. The American jack is a small blue flag, with a star for each State..
Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fried dough cake containing fruit; a turnover.
Jackman :: "Jackman (n.) One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n..
Strake :: Strait-waistcoat (n.) Same as Strait-jacket.
Grasshopper :: Grasshopper (n.) In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key; -- called also the hopper..
Ululate :: Ululate (v. i.) To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals..
Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) A garment resembling a waistcoat lined with cork, to serve as a life preserver; -- called also cork jacket..
Jacksnipe :: "Jacksnipe (n.) A small American sandpiper (Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe..
Jackass :: Jackass (n.) A conceited dolt; a perverse blockhead.
Allfours :: Allfours () A game at cards, called High, Low, Jack, and the Game..
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