Definition of Jack
Jack
jack
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(noun)
a mechanism for raising large objects, particularly one for raising the axle of a motor vehicle off the ground so that a wheel can be changed or the bottom examined.
e.g. A hydraulic trolley jack has 3000 pounds lifting capacity.
(noun)
a game played by tossing and catching a set of small objects and moving in various figures;
e.g. We used to play jacks on the floor when we were little with small metal pieces.
(noun)
a playing card with the picture of either a soldier, page, or knave, normally ranking next below a queen;
e.g. A lot of poker games mandate a minimum hand of a pair of jacks to open wagering.
(verb)
to take something illegally;
e.g. I think someone jacked my car.
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