Jacks

nounid 78523·updated May 18, 2026
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game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks

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Classifications

Entity Type

Unknownauthoritativeglossary_import_default_pending_classifier

Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

synonym
gobjackassjackfruitjackstonesjakknaveknuckleboneslaborerlabourermanual laborersquat
alternatephrasing
Jack
possessive
Jacks's
pluralpossessive
Jackses'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary11 sensesview framework →
§1
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
§2
any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas
§3
tool for exerting pressure or lifting
§4
one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince
§5
small flag indicating a ship's nationality
§6
game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
§7
an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug
§8
a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling
§9
immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit
§10
someone who works with their hands
§11
a small worthless amount
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
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