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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Kadder :: Kadder (n.) The jackdaw.
Penguin :: Penguin (n.) Any bird of the order Impennes, or Ptilopteri. They are covered with short, thick feathers, almost scalelike on the wings, which are without true quills. They are unable to fly, but use their wings to aid in diving, in which they are very expert. See King penguin, under Jackass..
Deal :: Deal (n.) Specifically: To distribute, as cards, to the players at the commencement of a game; as, to deal the cards; to deal one a jack..
Jackmen :: Jackmen (pl. ) of Jackma.
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.
Crick :: Crick (n.) A small jackscrew.
Jerkin :: Jerkin (n.) A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A bar of iron athwart ships at a topgallant masthead, to support a royal mast, and give spread to the royal shrouds; -- called also jack crosstree..
Whimbrel :: Whimbrel (n.) Any one of several species of small curlews, especially the European species (Numenius phaeopus), called also Jack curlew, half curlew, stone curlew, and tang whaup. See Illustration in Appendix..
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..
Natterjack :: Natterjack (n.) A European toad (Bufo calamita), having a yellow line along its back..
Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fried dough cake containing fruit; a turnover.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A large, California rock fish (Sebastodes paucispinus); -- called also boccaccio, and merou..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A sawhorse or sawbuck.
Strake :: Strait-waistcoat (n.) Same as Strait-jacket.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A coarse and cheap mediaeval coat of defense, esp. one made of leather..
Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..
Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.
Rhamnaceous :: Rhamnaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to a natural order of shrubs and trees (Rhamnaceae, or Rhamneae) of which the buckthorn (Rhamnus) is the type. It includes also the New Jersey tea, the supple-jack, and one of the plants called lotus (Zizyphus)..
Pea-jacket :: Pea-jacket (n.) A thick loose woolen jacket, or coat, much worn by sailors in cold weather..
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