jack
/dʒæk/
NOUN
1. A man or fellow
An informal term for a man or fellow, sometimes used as a generic name for an ordinary male person.
1.1. Informal reference to a man
A casual or colloquial way of referring to a man, fellow, or male person.
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NOUN
2. A sailor or seaman
A common sailor, particularly an ordinary enlisted member of a ship's crew.
2.1. Nautical and maritime terminology
An informal or traditional designation for a sailor or ordinary seaman serving aboard a vessel.
Synonyms
- able seaman
- able-bodied sailor
- able-bodied seaman
- bluejacket
- crewman
- deckhand
- mariner
- sailor
- seafarer
- seaman
- swab
- tar
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NOUN
3. Money or financial resources
Money, cash, or financial resources, especially in informal or slang usage.
3.1. Informal terms for money
Colloquial expressions referring to cash, currency, wealth, or funds available for spending.
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- currency
- coinage
- banknote
- dollar
- wealth
- fortune
- capital
- riches
- pelf
- wherewithal
NOUN
4. A flag or maritime ensign
A flag or distinctive banner, particularly one flown by a ship or used as a national or maritime symbol.
4.1. Flags and maritime symbols
A distinctive flag, banner, or ensign used to identify a vessel, country, organization, or group.
Synonyms
- banner
- burgee
- gonfalon
- guidon
- pennant
- pennon
- streamer
- standard
- Jolly Roger
- Union Jack
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NOUN
5. A device for lifting or raising objects
A mechanical device or utensil used to lift heavy objects, especially a vehicle, by applying force through a screw, hydraulic mechanism, or lever.
5.1. Mechanical lifting equipment
A tool used to raise vehicles or other heavy objects to provide access underneath or make repairs easier.
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Examples
- The mechanic used a sturdy jack to lift the car and access the undercarriage.
Related Words
- lifting device
- hydraulic jack
- screw jack
- vehicle
- mechanic
- undercarriage
NOUN
6. A playing card
A playing card bearing the figure of a young man, ranking above a ten and below a queen in most standard card games.
6.1. Card games and playing cards
A face card in a standard deck, commonly representing a young male court figure.
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Examples
- In the card game, players eagerly awaited the turn to draw a coveted jack from the deck.
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7. A home run in baseball
A powerful hit in baseball that sends the ball out of the playing field in fair territory, allowing the batter to score a home run.
7.1. Baseball and home runs
A forceful baseball hit that travels beyond the outfield boundary in fair territory and scores a home run.
Synonyms
- home run
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VERB
8. Raising or lifting something
To raise, lift, or elevate something, often by using a mechanical jack or applying an upward force.
8.1. Lifting and elevating objects
Raising an object or structure from a lower position to a higher one, especially with a lifting device.
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Examples
- The mechanic used a sturdy jack to lift the car and access the undercarriage.
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9. Increasing or boosting something
To increase, raise, or boost the amount, level, or intensity of something.
9.1. Increasing levels or amounts
Making something greater in quantity, value, intensity, or degree.
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- growth
- improvement
- expansion
- increase
- elevation
- development
VERB
10. Stealing a vehicle
To steal a motor vehicle, especially by taking it through force or unlawful means; an informal shortening of carjack.
10.1. Vehicle theft
Taking someone else's automobile without permission, often through force, intimidation, or unauthorized possession.
Synonyms
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- vehicle theft
- automobile
- carjacking
- robbery
- motor vehicle
- theft
VERB
11. Hitting a baseball forcefully
To strike a baseball hard, particularly to hit it out of the playing field for a home run.
11.1. Powerful baseball hitting
Striking a baseball with considerable force to send it a long distance, especially beyond the outfield boundary.