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Jack

UK
/dʒæk/
US
/dʒæk/
jack off
jack up
Jackproper noun
UK
/dʒæk/
US
/dʒæk/
Capitalised form Jack used as a male given name.
Definizioni
A male given name, originally a diminutive of John.
Jack went to the store for some milk.
jacknoun
Definizioni
A device for lifting heavy objects, especially a car, off the ground.
He used a jack to lift the car and change the tire.
A playing card bearing the picture of a soldier or servant, ranking below a queen and above a ten.
She drew a jack of hearts from the deck.
A small flag flown at the bow of a ship, typically symbolizing nationality.
The ship raised its jack as it entered the harbor.
A socket designed to receive a plug, especially one for audio or video equipment.
He plugged his headphones into the jack on his computer.
A male donkey.
The farmer owned a jack and a jenny to help with farm work.
Nothing at all; anything (slang, chiefly used in negative constructions).
He doesn't know jack about computers.
A generic or informal term for a man, worker, or fellow, especially of the working class (often in set phrases and historical use).
Every man jack of them stood firm in the face of danger.
jackverb
Definizioni
To lift or raise something, especially with a mechanical device.
He had to jack the car up to change the tire.
To increase or raise something, such as a price or level.
The company decided to jack up the prices of their products.
To steal or take something, often used in the context of car theft.
Someone tried to jack my car last night.
To boost or enhance something, often used in the context of energy or excitement.
The coach tried to jack up the team's morale before the big game.
jackadjective
Definizioni
Used attributively to denote something designed for or relating to a jack or lifting mechanism.
He misplaced the jack handle and couldn't raise the car.
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