Definition of Jack
Jack
Jack


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A man's name, also a device for lifting heavy objects.

e.g. Jack lifted the car with a hydraulic jack to change the tire.

(noun)
a game played by tossing and catching a set of small objects and moving in various figures;

e.g. We used to play jacks on the floor when we were little with small metal pieces.

(noun)
a playing card with the picture of either a soldier, page, or knave, normally ranking next below a queen;

e.g. A lot of poker games mandate a minimum hand of a pair of jacks to open wagering.

(verb)
to take something illegally;

e.g. I think someone jacked my car.



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