jack
- See also Jack
Pronunciation
[change]Noun
[change]- (countable) A jack is a machine for lifting heavy thing. Often a jack is used to lift a car for fixing.
- (countable) A jack is a plug or connector for electronics.
- (countable) A jack is a flag used at by ships at sea.
- (uncountable) (slang) Another word for nothing.
- (countable) A jack is a playing card with a J on it.
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Jack for a car (sense 1)
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Electronic jacks (sense 2)
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playing cards jacks (sense 5)
Verb
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- (transitive) To use a jack.
- He jacked the car up so that he could replace the brake pads.
- (transitive) To steal.
- Someone jacked my car last night!