Definition of jack

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Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.

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Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reenforcing the tube in which the charge is fired..
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..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..
Crick :: Crick (n.) A small jackscrew.
Jackpudding :: Jackpudding (n.) A merry-andrew; a buffoon.
Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..
Ignis Fatuus :: Ignis fatuus () A phosphorescent light that appears, in the night, over marshy ground, supposed to be occasioned by the decomposition of animal or vegetable substances, or by some inflammable gas; -- popularly called also Will-with-the-wisp, or Will-o'-the-wisp, and Jack-with-a-lantern, or Jack-o'-lantern..
Knave :: Knave (n.) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
Slapjack :: Slapjack (n.) A flat batter cake cooked on a griddle; a flapjack; a griddlecake.
Water Plate :: Water plate () A plate heated by hot water contained in a double bottom or jacket.
Merou :: Merou (n.) See Jack, 8 (c)..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A system of gearing driven by a horse power, for multiplying speed..
Jane-of-apes :: "Jane-of-apes (n.) A silly, pert girl; -- corresponding to jackanapes..
Caddow :: Caddow (n.) A jackdaw.
Mistress :: Mistress (n.) The old name of the jack at bowls.
Jack :: Jack (n.) The wall-eyed pike.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A device to pull off boots.
Tomcod :: Tomcod (n.) The jack. See 2d Jack, 8. (c)..
Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..
Color :: Color (n.) A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey)..
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