Definition of jack

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Jack (n.) A machine for twisting the sliver as it leaves the carding machine.

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Jack :: Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.
Jackslave :: Jackslave (n.) A low servant; a mean fellow.
Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fried dough cake containing fruit; a turnover.
Jack-a-lent :: "Jack-a-lent (n.) A small stuffed puppet to be pelted in Lent; hence, a simple fellow..
Jackeen :: "Jackeen (n.) A drunken, dissolute fellow..
Skipjack :: Skipjack (n.) A shallow sailboat with a rectilinear or V-shaped cross section.
Jackass :: Jackass (n.) The male ass; a donkey.
Jackman :: "Jackman (n.) One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n..
Varlet :: Varlet (n.) In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) The ensign of a pirate.
Liner :: Liner (n.) A lining within the cylinder, in which the piston works and between which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left to form a steam jacket..
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..
Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.
Ketch :: Ketch (n.) A hangman. See Jack Ketch.
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..
Triddler :: Triddler (n.) The jacksnipe.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..
Minute-jack :: Minute-jack (n.) A timeserver; an inconstant person.
Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) A garment resembling a waistcoat lined with cork, to serve as a life preserver; -- called also cork jacket..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A large, California rock fish (Sebastodes paucispinus); -- called also boccaccio, and merou..
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