Definition of jack

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"Jack (n.) A large tree, the Artocarpus integrifolia, common in the East Indies, closely allied to the breadfruit, from which it differs in having its leaves entire. The fruit is of great size, weighing from thirty to forty pounds, and through its soft fibrous matter are scattered the seeds, which are roasted and eaten. The wood is of a yellow color, fine grain, and rather heavy, and is much used in cabinetwork. It is also used for dyeing a brilliant yellow..

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Deal :: Deal (n.) Specifically: To distribute, as cards, to the players at the commencement of a game; as, to deal the cards; to deal one a jack..
Cardigan Jacket :: Cardigan jacket () A warm jacket of knit worsted with or without sleeves.
Whimbrel :: Whimbrel (n.) Any one of several species of small curlews, especially the European species (Numenius phaeopus), called also Jack curlew, half curlew, stone curlew, and tang whaup. See Illustration in Appendix..
Liner :: Liner (n.) A lining within the cylinder, in which the piston works and between which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left to form a steam jacket..
Jakwood :: Jakwood (n.) See Jackwood.
Horse :: Horse (a.) A jackstay.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) In hunting, the pan or frame holding the fuel of the torch used to attract game at night; also, the light itself..
Runner :: Runner (n.) A food fish (Elagatis pinnulatus) of Florida and the West Indies; -- called also skipjack, shoemaker, and yellowtail. The name alludes to its rapid successive leaps from the water..
Langdak :: Langdak (n.) A wolf (Canis pallipes), found in India, allied to the jackal..
Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
Sweater :: Sweater (n.) A woolen jacket or jersey worn by athletes.
Jacksnipe :: "Jacksnipe (n.) A small American sandpiper (Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe..
Supple-jack :: Supple-jack (n.) A climbing shrub (Berchemia volubilus) of the Southern United States, having a tough and pliable stem..
Jacksaw :: Jacksaw (n.) The merganser.
Natterjack :: Natterjack (n.) A European toad (Bufo calamita), having a yellow line along its back..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint..
Bootjack :: Bootjack (n.) A device for pulling off boots.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A young pike; a pickerel.
Jigger :: "Jigger (n.) A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i)..
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