Definition of Jacks

1. Noun. A game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball.

Exact synonyms: Jackstones, Knucklebones
Generic synonyms: Child's Game

Definition of Jacks

1. Noun. (plural of Jack) ¹

2. Proper noun. (surname patronymic from=given names dot=) derived from (term Jack). ¹

3. Noun. (plural of jack) ¹

4. Noun. (games) A children's game involving picking up objects while a ball is in the air. ¹

5. Noun. (Ireland slang) A toilet. ¹

6. Noun. (poker slang) A pair of jacks. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jacks

1. jack [v] - See also: jack

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jacks

jackplane
jackplanes
jackpot
jackpots
jackpudding
jackpuddings
jackrabbit
jackrabbit start
jackrabbited
jackrabbiting
jackrabbits
jackroll
jackrolled
jackrolling
jackrolls
jacks
jacks-of-all-trades
jacks of all trades
jacks of clubs
jacks of spades
jacks off
jacks up
jacksaw
jacksaws
jackscrew
jackscrews
jackshaft
jackshafts
jacksie

Literary usage of Jacks

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Experimental Electrical Engineering and Manual for Electrical Testing for by Vladimir Karapetoff (1922)
"One of these jacks is associated with a line lamp and the necessary ... The other jacks usually have no such equipment and are known as multiple jacks (see, ..."

2. The Architects' and Builders' Handbook: Data for Architects, Structural by Frank Eugene Kidder (1921)
"When a lifting effect greater than that exerted by a single jack, is required, the jacks are arranged in pairs in connection with a short timber or CROSS- ..."

3. The Architects' and Builders' Pocket-book: A Handbook for Architects by Frank Eugene Kidder (1915)
"It has the ; that after operating the jacks, blocking and wedges can be placed ... By this method the 1 wall can be thrown un the platform by the jacks and ..."

4. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1852)
"The committee on Jacks and Mules respectfully report, that the number of ... The number of Jacks entered were five. To No. 186, a grey three year old, ..."

5. Railway Track and Track Work by Edward Ernest Russell Tratman (1908)
"As track jacks are too high to go under the ties, they lift by means of a claw ... For this reason trip jacks are used in track work, so that the bar can be ..."

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