Definition of jack

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

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Jack :: "Jack (n.) A machine or contrivance for turning a spit; a smoke jack, or kitchen jack..
Ululate :: Ululate (v. i.) To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A compact, portable machine for planing metal..
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..
Apple-jack :: Apple-jack (n.) Apple brandy.
Kadder :: Kadder (n.) The jackdaw.
Cestraciont :: Cestraciont (n.) A shark of the genus Cestracion, and of related genera. The posterior teeth form a pavement of bony plates for crushing shellfish. Most of the species are extinct. The Port Jackson shark and a similar one found in California are living examples..
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.
Tomcod :: Tomcod (n.) The jack. See 2d Jack, 8. (c)..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A system of gearing driven by a horse power, for multiplying speed..
Cheap-jack :: Cheap-jack (n.) Alt. of Cheap-joh.
Cardigan Jacket :: Cardigan jacket () A warm jacket of knit worsted with or without sleeves.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A lever for depressing the sinkers which push the loops down on the needles.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.
Knave :: Knave (n.) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..
Paltock :: Paltock (n.) A kind of doublet; a jacket.
Jak :: Jak (n.) see Ils Jack.
Jackanapes :: Jackanapes (n.) A monkey; an ape.
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