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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Pea-jacket :: Pea-jacket (n.) A thick loose woolen jacket, or coat, much worn by sailors in cold weather..
Straight :: Straight (superl.) Composed of cards which constitute a regular sequence, as the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten-spot; as, a straight hand; a straight flush..
Sweater :: Sweater (n.) A woolen jacket or jersey worn by athletes.
Cardigan Jacket :: Cardigan jacket () A warm jacket of knit worsted with or without sleeves.
Camisole :: Camisole (n.) A kind of straitjacket.
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..
Sphalerite :: Sphalerite (n.) Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a)..
Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fried dough cake containing fruit; a turnover.
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..
Acton :: Acton (n.) A stuffed jacket worn under the mail, or (later) a jacket plated with mail..
Jackman :: "Jackman (n.) One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) The ensign of a pirate.
Flapjack :: Flapjack (n.) A fklat cake turned on the griddle while cooking; a griddlecake or pacake.
Jackknife :: "Jackknife (n.) A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife..
Jacksnipe :: "Jacksnipe (n.) A small European snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe..
Jackslave :: Jackslave (n.) A low servant; a mean fellow.
Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) A large leather vessel for beer, etc..
Jack-a-dandy :: "Jack-a-dandy (n.) A little dandy; a little, foppish, impertinent fellow..
Jacket :: Jacket (v. t.) To thrash; to beat.
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