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Slapjack :: Slapjack (n.) A flat batter cake cooked on a griddle; a flapjack; a griddlecake.

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..

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

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..

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

Acton :: Acton (n.) A stuffed jacket worn under the mail, or (later) a jacket plated with mail..

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

Jackstone :: Jackstone (n.) A game played with five small stones or pieces of metal. See 6th Chuck.

Supplely :: Supple-jack (n.) A somewhat similar tropical American plant (Paullinia Curassavica); also, a walking stick made from its stem..

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..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..

Triddler :: Triddler (n.) The jacksnipe.

Sphalerite :: Sphalerite (n.) Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a)..

Pea-jacket :: Pea-jacket (n.) A thick loose woolen jacket, or coat, much worn by sailors in cold weather..

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

Horse :: Horse (a.) A jackstay.

Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..

Jackslave :: Jackslave (n.) A low servant; a mean fellow.

Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.

Jack :: Jack (n.) The knave of a suit of playing cards.

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