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blackjack

noun verb

A gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
K
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
30
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈblækdʒæk

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noun

  1. A gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21

noun

  1. A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship

noun

  1. A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

noun

  1. A common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets

verb

  1. Exert pressure on someone through threats

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