Definition of jack

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Jack (n.) A machine for twisting the sliver as it leaves the carding machine.

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Jack :: "Jack (n.) An impertinent or silly fellow; a simpleton; a boor; a clown; also, a servant; a rustic..
Bootjack :: Bootjack (n.) A device for pulling off boots.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A compact, portable machine for planing metal..
Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated..
Jack-a-lent :: "Jack-a-lent (n.) A small stuffed puppet to be pelted in Lent; hence, a simple fellow..
Merou :: Merou (n.) See Jack, 8 (c)..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) Caramel or burnt sugar, used to color wines, spirits, ground coffee, etc..
Pancake :: Pancake (n.) A thin cake of batter fried in a pan or on a griddle; a griddlecake; a flapjack.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..
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)..
Jersey :: "Jersey (n.) A kind of knitted jacket; hence, in general, a closefitting jacket or upper garment made of an elastic fabric (as stockinet)..
Jackanapes :: Jackanapes (n.) A monkey; an ape.
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..
Split :: Split (v. i.) to divide one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value..
Sauce-alone :: Sauce-alone (n.) Jack-by-the-hedge. See under Jack.
Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..
Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) An outer covering for anything, esp. a covering of some nonconducting material such as wood or felt, used to prevent radiation of heat, as from a steam boiler, cylinder, pipe, etc..
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..
Jacket :: "Jacket (v. t.) To put a jacket on; to furnish, as a boiler, with a jacket..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
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