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American pop-rap duo
Jack & Jack are an American pop-rap duo from Omaha, Nebraska, consisting of Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky, based in Los Angeles, California. After success
Jack_&_Jack
2005 animated film
Jack-Jack Attack is a 2005 American animated short film written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It is tied into and
Jack-Jack_Attack
American actor and filmmaker (born 1937)
Commons has media related to Jack Nicholson. Jack Nicholson at the American Film Institute Catalog Jack Nicholson at IMDb Jack Nicholson at the TCM Movie
Jack_Nicholson
Flag of the United Kingdom
The Union Jack or Union Flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom. While no law has been enacted making the Union Flag the national flag of the United
Union_Jack
Unidentified serial killer in London in 1888
Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer active in and around the impoverished Whitechapel district of London, England, in 1888. In both criminal
Jack_the_Ripper
American actor, comedian, singer, and musician (born 1969)
Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and musician. He has played leading roles in family
Jack_Black
American comic book artist (1917–1994)
Jack Kirby (/ˈkɜːrbi/; born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, widely regarded as one of the medium's
Jack_Kirby
American musician (born 1984)
Jack Michael Antonoff (born March 31, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. He is the lead vocalist of the
Jack_Antonoff
American actor (1925–2001)
IMDb Jack Lemmon at the Internet Broadway Database Jack Lemmon at the TCM Movie Database (archived) THE FILMS OF JACK LEMMON on YouTube Actor Jack Lemmon
Jack_Lemmon
Mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic, lifting device
A jack is a mechanical lifting device. Most often, the term "jack" denotes equipment used to apply great forces or lift heavy loads. There are also smaller
Jack_(device)
Protagonist of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional character and the protagonist of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He first appeared in the Pirates of the
Jack_Sparrow
English comedian, actor, presenter and writer (born 1988)
Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall (born 7 July 1988) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television personality. He is known for his roles as JP in the
Jack_Whitehall
American animated television series
Samurai Jack is an American animated science fantasy action-adventure television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network and later its
Samurai_Jack
American television series (2018–2023)
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (also known simply as Jack Ryan) is an American political action thriller television series based on characters from the fictional
Jack_Ryan_(TV_series)
Kind of cheese
Monterey Jack, sometimes shortened to Jack, is a Californian white, semi-hard cheese made using cow's milk, with a mild flavor and slight sweetness. Originating
Monterey_Jack
Irish actor (born 1992)
Jack Gleeson (born 20 May 1992) is an Irish actor. He is best known for portraying Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO television series Game of Thrones (2011–2014)
Jack_Gleeson
American actor (born 1992)
Jack Henry Quaid (born April 24, 1992) is an American actor. The son of actors Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, he is also the nephew of character actor Randy
Jack_Quaid
English footballer (born 1995)
Jack Peter Grealish (born 10 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League
Jack_Grealish
American series of action films depicting the character created by Tom Clancy
The Jack Ryan franchise consists of American action-thriller installments, based on the fictional titular character from a series of novels written by
Jack_Ryan_(franchise)
The discography of Jack & Jack consists of two EPs, twenty-four singles as a lead artist, ten singles as a featured artist and three promotional singles
Jack_&_Jack_discography
American writer (1922–1969)
Lebris de Kérouac (/ˈkɛru.æk/; March 12, 1922 – October 21, 1969), known as Jack Kerouac, was an American novelist and poet who, alongside William S. Burroughs
Jack_Kerouac
2026 American film
Jack Ryan: Ghost War (also known as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War) is a 2026 American political action thriller film directed by Andrew Bernstein
Jack_Ryan:_Ghost_War
Figure of speech
Look up jack of all trades in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. "Jack of all trades, master of none" is a figure of speech used in reference to a person
Jack_of_all_trades
American nightclub owner and murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald (1911–1967)
Jack Leon Ruby (born Jacob Rubenstein; c. March 25, 1911 – January 3, 1967) was an American nightclub owner. He murdered Lee Harvey Oswald two days after
Jack_Ruby
Series of six murders in 1960s London
River Thames, leading the press to nickname the killer Jack the Stripper (a reference to Jack the Ripper). Two earlier murders, committed in West London
Hammersmith_nude_murders
British actor (born 1990)
Jack Andrew Lowden (born 2 June 1990) is a Scottish actor. Following a four-year stage career, his first major international onscreen success was in the
Jack_Lowden
American fast-food restaurant chain
Jack's Family Restaurants is an American fast food restaurant chain, headquartered and based in Birmingham, Alabama. Restaurants feature sit-down dining
Jack's
American musician (born 1975)
Official site of the Dead Weather Jack White on Charlie Rose Jack White discography at Discogs Jack White at IMDb Jack White collected news and commentary
Jack_White
Fictional character by Lee Child
Jack Reacher is the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by British author Lee Child, a 2012 film adaptation, its 2016 sequel, and a television
Jack_Reacher
American DJ and music TV host (1938–1995)
Robert Weston Smith (January 21, 1938 – July 1, 1995), known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active for over three decades. He was famous
Wolfman_Jack
English-Ottoman Barbary pirate (1553–1622)
John Ward or Jack Ward (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Birdy, Sparrow or later as Yūsuf Raʾīs Chagour (يُوْسُف رَئِيْس), was an English pirate who later
Jack_Ward
1997 film by James Cameron
the ship's stern, but is stopped by Jack Dawson, a poor nomadic artist. Jack and Rose form a friendship, and Jack confesses his feelings for her. Though
Titanic_(1997_film)
Whiskey brand
Jack Daniel's is a brand of Tennessee whiskey produced at Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, which has been owned by Brown-Forman since 1956
Jack_Daniel's
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up jacking in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jacking may refer to: Jacking, use of a jack, a mechanical lifting device Jacking (dance), a freestyle
Jacking
1984 film by Robert Zemeckis
American exotic bird smuggler named Jack T. Colton following a shootout between him and Zolo. Joan promises to pay Jack $375 in traveler's cheques for getting
Romancing_the_Stone
American baseball player (1919–1972)
Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who was the first African American to play in
Jackie_Robinson
American entrepreneur (born 1976)
Jack Patrick Dorsey (born November 19, 1976) is an American tech entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded Twitter, Inc., which operated social media
Jack_Dorsey
Family of connectors typically used for analog signals
with 3⁄16-inch jacks, such as 246 jack), for use on high-density jack panels such as the 608A WE-310 (compatible with 1⁄4-inch jacks, such as the 242)
Phone_connector_(audio)
characters appearing in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. Captain Jack Sparrow is portrayed by Johnny Depp. First introduced in the film Pirates
List of Pirates of the Caribbean characters
List_of_Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_characters
Small terrier dog breed
The Jack Russell Terrier is a British breed of small terrier. It is principally white-bodied and may have a smooth, rough, or broken coat, with markings
Jack_Russell_Terrier
American zookeeper and wildlife conservationist
Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is an American retired zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. Commonly nicknamed
Jack_Hanna
English fairy tale
"Jack and the Beanstalk" is an English fairy tale with ancient origins. It appeared as "The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean" in 1734 and
Jack_and_the_Beanstalk
2017 studio album by Huncho Jack
Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Huncho Jack, which consists of rappers Travis Scott and Quavo. The album was
Huncho_Jack,_Jack_Huncho
American fast-food restaurant chain
Jack in the Box, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain founded on February 21, 1951, by Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California, where it
Jack_in_the_Box
American professional wrestler (born 1997)
Jack Perry (born June 16, 1997) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of The Elite and
Jack_Perry
Topics referred to by the same term
refer to: Black Jack, Queensland, a locality in Queensland Black Jack, a civil parish of Pottinger County, New South Wales Black Jack Hill, near Gunnedah
Black_Jack
American rapper (born 1998)
related to Jack Harlow. Official website Jack Harlow at AllMusic Jack Harlow discography at Discogs Jack Harlow discography at MusicBrainz Jack Harlow at
Jack_Harlow
Chinese business magnate and investor (born 1964)
10 September 1964), also known as Jack Ma, is a Chinese businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Jack Ma Foundation, and co-founder of
Jack_Ma
American ice hockey player (born 2001)
Jack Rowden Hughes[better source needed] (born May 14, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and alternate captain for the
Jack_Hughes
American snack food brand
Cracker Jack is an American brand of snack food that consists of molasses-flavored, caramel-coated popcorn balls and peanuts, well known for being packaged
Cracker_Jack
Media franchise created by Tom Clancy
The Ryanverse franchise focuses on the character Jack Ryan, a fictional CIA analyst created in 1984 by American author Tom Clancy, who appeared in fourteen
Ryanverse
English footballer and manager (born 1992)
Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere (born 1 January 1992) is an English football manager and former professional player who played as a midfielder. He is currently
Jack_Wilshere
Irish actor (born 1992)
Jack Reynor (born 23 January 1992) is an American-born Irish actor. He won the IFTA Award for Best Lead Actor – Film for his performance in What Richard
Jack_Reynor
British television series
I, Jack Wright is a 2025 British thriller television series created by Chris Lang and starring John Simm, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Daniel Rigby and Trevor Eve
I,_Jack_Wright
British television personality (born 1985)
Jack Joseph Osbourne (born 8 November 1985) is a British-American media personality. He is the youngest child of Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. He
Jack_Osbourne
English cricketer (born 1998)
William George Jacks (born 21 November 1998) is an English cricketer who plays for the England cricket team in all formats of this game. He is a right-handed
Will_Jacks
American comedic entertainer (1894–1974)
Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American entertainer who evolved from a modest success as a violinist
Jack_Benny
American boxer (1878–1946)
the U.S. According to filmmaker Ken Burns, "for more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous and the most notorious African American on Earth"
Jack_Johnson
American boxer (1895–1983)
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American boxer who competed from 1914
Jack_Dempsey
Scottish musician (1943–2014)
John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (14 May 1943 – 25 October 2014) was a Scottish musician. He gained popularity as the primary lead vocalist and bassist of
Jack_Bruce
Banner flown from a ship's bow
Naval jack of Sweden Naval jack of China Naval jack of Belgium Naval jack of Gabon Naval jack of Norway Naval jack of Romania (former) Naval jack of Tunisia
Jack_(flag)
American actor (1920–1998)
Ryan (December 30, 1920 – January 21, 1998), best known by his stage name, Jack Lord, was an American television, film and Broadway actor, director and producer
Jack_Lord
American actor (born 1987)
Sena (/dəˈsɛnə/; born December 6, 1987), better known by his stage name Jack DeSena, is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work
Jack_DeSena
British Army officer (1906–1996)
March 1996) was a British Army officer. Nicknamed "Fighting Jack Churchill" and "Mad Jack", he fought in the Second World War with a broadsword, longbow
Jack_Churchill
2012 film by Christopher McQuarrie
Jack Reacher is a 2012 American action thriller film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Tom Cruise and based on Lee Child's novel
Jack_Reacher_(film)
English actor (born 1973)
Jack Arthur Davenport (born 1 March 1973) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series This Life and Coupling, and as James
Jack_Davenport
American actor (1917–1979)
Jack Soo (born Goro Suzuki, October 28, 1917 – January 11, 1979) was an American actor and singer. He was best known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana
Jack_Soo
English comedian and actor (born 1961)
James Andrew Innes "Jack" Dee (born 24 September 1961) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, presenter, and writer known for his sarcasm, irony, and
Jack_Dee
Australian racing driver (born 2003)
Jack Michael Doohan (/ˈduːən/ DOO-ən; born 20 January 2003) is an Australian racing driver who competes in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class
Jack_Doohan
American actor (1943–1996)
Marvin John "Jack" Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996) was an American actor. A frequent collaborator of filmmaker David Lynch, he starred in
Jack_Nance
Carved pumpkin or root vegetable lantern
A jack-o'-lantern (or jack o'lantern) is a carved lantern, most commonly made from a pumpkin, or formerly a root vegetable such as a mangelwurzel, rutabaga
Jack-o'-lantern
Thriller television series
Hijack (stylised as H/JACK) is a thriller television series created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, with Idris Elba starring in the lead role. It premiered
Hijack_(TV_series)
Canadian-American actor (1910–1963)
John Elmer Carson (October 27, 1910 – January 2, 1963), known as Jack Carson, was a Canadian-born American film actor. Carson often played the role of
Jack_Carson
American business executive (1935–2020)
dubbed "Neutron Jack" (in reference to the neutron bomb) for eliminating employees while leaving buildings intact. In his autobiography Jack: Straight from
Jack_Welch
Topics referred to by the same term
jack-in-the-box or jack-in-the-boxes in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A jack-in-the-box is a children's toy dating back to the 16th century. Jack in
Jack in the Box (disambiguation)
Jack_in_the_Box_(disambiguation)
American fitness and nutrition guru and motivational speaker (1914–2011)
Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne (/ləˈleɪn/; September 26, 1914 – January 23, 2011) was an American fitness and nutrition guru and motivational speaker. He
Jack_LaLanne
American football player (born 2004)
Jack Strand (born June 23, 2004) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played
Jack_Strand
English nursery rhyme
"Jack and Jill" (sometimes "Jack and Gill", particularly in earlier versions) is a traditional English nursery rhyme. The Roud Folk Song Index classifies
Jack_and_Jill
Fictional character from Doctor Who and Torchwood
Captain Jack Harkness is a fictional character played by John Barrowman in Doctor Who and its spin-off series, Torchwood. The character first appears in
Jack_Harkness
British tennis player (born 2001)
Jack Alexander Draper (born 22 December 2001) is a British professional tennis player. He has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4, achieved
Jack_Draper
English footballer and manager (1935–2020)
taken on by Manchester United while Jack was doing his national service with the Household Cavalry. His uncles were Jack Milburn (Leeds United and Bradford
Jack_Charlton
Film by Danny Boyle
directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, based on a story by Jack Barth and Curtis. It stars Himesh Patel as a struggling musician who enters
Yesterday_(2019_film)
British actor
Jack Farthing (born 14 October 1985) is a British actor. Farthing was born and raised in North London, the son of gastroenterologist Michael Farthing.
Jack_Farthing
American actor and producer (born 1996)
Jack Davis Griffo (born December 11, 1996) is an American actor. He starred as Max Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans (2013–2018). Griffo
Jack_Griffo
American pathologist and euthanasia activist (1928–2011)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Jack Kevorkian (category) Wikiquote has quotations related to Jack Kevorkian. Jack Kevorkian collected news and commentary
Jack_Kevorkian
American general (born 1943)
implementation. He also advised President Donald Trump on foreign policy. John M. "Jack" Keane was born in Manhattan, New York City, and grew up in the Lower East
Jack_Keane
American rocket engineer (1914–1952)
father's namesake, but was known in the household as Jack. The marriage broke down soon after Jack's birth, when Ruth discovered that her husband was sexually
Jack_Parsons
American voice actor and radio personality (1930–2021)
Jack Angel (October 24, 1930 – October 18, 2021) was an American voice actor and radio personality. Angel voiced characters in shows by Hasbro and Hanna-Barbera
Jack_Angel
Australian swimmer (born 1998)
Shayna Louise Jack (born 6 November 1998) is a retired Australian swimmer. She won gold medals in Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay and Women's 4 ×
Shayna_Jack
American actor and former professional boxer (b. 1943)
Jack O'Halloran (born April 8, 1943) is an American actor and former professional boxer. As a heavyweight, he fought in 57 professional boxing matches
Jack_O'Halloran
American actor and comedian (born 1973)
Jack McBrayer (/məkˈbreɪ.ər/; born May 27, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He gained national exposure for his portrayal of Kenneth Parcell in
Jack_McBrayer
Topics referred to by the same term
Jack Ryan may refer to: Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1873) (1873–1931), Australian rules footballer for St Kilda Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1907) (1907–1959)
Jack_Ryan
American variety of cheese
Colby-Jack, or Co-jack/Cojack, is an American marble cheese made from Colby and Monterey Jack. It is classified as semi-hard in texture and is mild due
Colby-Jack
American businessman and entrepreneur
Jack Altman is an American businessman, entrepreneur, author, and venture capitalist. He is a general partner with the venture capital firm, Benchmark
Jack_Altman_(investor)
American television series (1977–1982)
starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner, Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk, and Jack Colvin as Jack McGee. In the series, Dr. David Banner, a widowed physician and scientist
The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series)
The_Incredible_Hulk_(1978_TV_series)
English actor (born 1993)
William Jack Poulter (born 28 January 1993) is an English actor. Known for his work in film and television, his accolades include a British Academy Film
Will_Poulter
American distiller (1849–1911)
Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel (c. 1849 – October 9, 1911) was an American distiller and businessman, best known as the founder of the Jack Daniel's Tennessee
Jack_Daniel
1954 novel by William Golding
sea. Jack and his tribe steal Piggy's glasses in the middle of the night. Ralph goes to Jack's camp with Piggy, Sam, and Eric to confront Jack and retrieve
Lord_of_the_Flies
Jack Nicholson is a retired American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who made his film debut in The Cry Baby Killer (1958). Nicholson is widely
Jack_Nicholson_filmography
JACK
JACK
Female
English
Pet form of English Jackalyn, JACKIE means "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jackie.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Jack.South German and Swiss German (Jäcklin) : from a pet form of Jack, a South German name based on Jacob. Compare Jackley.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Jacquelyn, JACKALYN means "supplanter."
Female
English
Pet form of English Jackalyn, JACKI means "supplanter."
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : patronymic from Jack.
Surname or Lastname
English (Cornwall and Wales)
English (Cornwall and Wales) : variant of Jack.Czech (JaÄka), Polish, and German (of Slavic origin) : from a pet form (Czech JaÄ, Polish Jacz) of any of the various Slavic personal names beginning with Ja-, for example Jakub, Jan, Jacenty (see Jacek).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for the servant of someone who bore the personal name Jack.English : Americanized form of French Jacquème (see James).Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.Americanized spelling of German Jachmann or Jackmann, from a Czech pet form of a name ultimately from the Biblical name Yochanam (see John) + Middle High German man ‘man’.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Jack; He who Supplants; Diminutive of Jack; Supplanter
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American Hebrew Polish English
Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel.
Male
English
Pet form of English Jack, JACKIE means "supplanter" or "God is gracious." Compare with feminine Jackie.Â
Male
English
Probably originally an Anglicized form of French Jacques, JACK means "supplanter," it is now considered a pet form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss
Son of Jack; He who Supplants; God has been Gracious; Has Shown Favor; Based on John or Jacques; God is Gracious
Boy/Male
English American Scottish
derived from John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used...
Female
English
Contracted form of English Jackalyn, JACKLYN means "supplanter."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Indian, Scottish
God is Gracious; Son of Jack
Female
English
English form of French Jacqueline, JACKALINE means "supplanter."
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and northern Irish
English, Scottish, and northern Irish : patronymic from Jack 1. As an American surname this has absorbed other patronymics beginning with J- in various European languages.This extremely common British name was brought over by numerous different bearers in the 17th and 18th centuries. One forebear was the father and namesake of the seventh U.S. president, Andrew Jackson, who migrated to SC from Carrickfergus in the north of Ireland in 1765. The Confederate General Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson came from VA, where his great-grandfather John, likewise of Scotch–Irish stock, had settled after emigrating to America in 1748.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Jack. In the U.K. this surname is now found chiefly in Cornwall and Wales.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Scottish, Swedish
God has been Gracious; Has Shown Favor; Based on John or Jacques; Son of Jack; He who Supplants; Diminutive of Jack
Male
English
English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, JACKSON means "son of Jack."
JACK
JACK
JACK
JACK
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pl.
of Jackman
v. i.
To hunt game at night by means of a jack. See 2d Jack, n., 4, n.
n.
One of the pebbles or pieces used in the game of jackstones.
v. t.
To move or lift, as a house, by means of a jack or jacks. See 2d Jack, n., 5.
n.
One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated.
v. t.
To put a jacket on; to furnish, as a boiler, with a jacket.
n.
A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
n.
See Jack-with-a-lantern, under 2d Jack.
n.
A flag, containing only the union, without the fly, usually hoisted on a jack staff at the bowsprit cap; -- called also union jack. The American jack is a small blue flag, with a star for each State.
a.
Wearing, or furnished with, a jacket.
n.
A smith who makes jacks. See 2d Jack, 4, c.
n.
A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack.
n.
One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n.
n.
A bar of iron athwart ships at a topgallant masthead, to support a royal mast, and give spread to the royal shrouds; -- called also jack crosstree.
n.
A garment resembling a waistcoat lined with cork, to serve as a life preserver; -- called also cork jacket.
n.
Wood of the jack (Artocarpus integrifolia), used in cabinetwork.
n.
A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.
n.
The material of a jacket; as, nonconducting jacketing.
n.
One of a set of straws of strips of ivory, bone, wood, etc., for playing a child's game, the jackstraws being thrown confusedly together on a table, to be gathered up singly by a hooked instrument, without touching or disturbing the rest of the pile. See Spilikin.
n.
A machine or contrivance for turning a spit; a smoke jack, or kitchen jack.