English dictionary
jack
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- male donkey
noun
- any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas
noun
- tool for exerting pressure or lifting
noun
- one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince
noun
- small flag indicating a ship's nationality
noun
- game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
noun
- an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug
noun
- a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling
noun
- immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted
noun
- someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
noun
- a small worthless amount
verb
- hunt with a jacklight
verb
- lift with a special device
Example sentences
you don't know jack
jack up the car so you can change the tire