Meaning of 'jack'

noun

male donkey

Synonyms: jackass

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

Synonyms: knave

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

Synonyms: jackstones

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

Synonyms: jackfruit jak

noun

someone who works with their hands

Synonyms: laborer manual laborer labourer

noun

a small worthless amount

Example: "you don't know jack"

Synonyms: squat

verb

hunt with a jacklight

Synonyms: jacklight

verb

lift with a special device

Example: "jack up the car so you can change the tire"

Synonyms: jack up