What is the meaning of the word "jack"?
Definitions:
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A device for lifting heavy objects, especially on e for raising the axle of a motor vehicle off the ground so that a wheel can be checked or the underside inspected. NOUN
- Finally, lower the jack so the wheel is back down on the road.
- You need a jack in order to change a tire.
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A plug used in a jack socket, consisting of a shaft used to make a connection that transmits a signal, typically used in sound equipment. NOUN
- An earphone jack includes an insulating housing and conductive first, second and third contact members.
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A small version of a national flag flown at the bow of a vessel in harbor to indicate its nationality. NOUN
- The union jack is raised after the national ensign and lowered before the national ensign at evening colors.
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A socket designed to receive a jack plug. NOUN
- Plug a tape recorder into the headphone jack of the computer with a double plug cord.
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Slang for 'nothing'. NOUN
- I know 'jack' about fashion but I know what I like to wear.
Synonyms:
- banner
- bumper jack
- connector
- flag
- jack up
- jackass
- jackfruit
- jacklight
- jackstones
- jak
- knave
- laborer
- labourer
- manual laborer
- pennant
- plug
- squat
NearBy Words:
- jack-a-lantern
- jack-by-the-hedge
- jack-in-the-box
- jack-in-the-pulpit
- jack-o-lantern
- jack-tar
- jackal
- jackanapes
- jackass
- jackboot
- jackdaw
- jacket
- jackfruit
- jackhammer
- jackknife
- jackknife-fish
- jacklight
- jackpot
- jackrabbit
- jacks
- jackscrew
- jacksmelt
- jacksnipe
- jackson
- jacksonia
- jacksonian
- jacksonville
- jackstones
- jackstraw
- jackstraws
- jacktar