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Look up Jacks or jacks in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jacks may refer to: Al Jacks (born c. 1935), American professor and college football coach
Jacks
English cricketer (born 1998)
5 July 2018. Jacks was part of the Surrey team that won the 2018 County Championship. In a pre-season T10 match against Lancashire, Jacks scored a century
Will_Jacks
Canadian musician (born 1944)
Jacks is also an environmental activist, focused on pulp mill emissions in Howe Sound. Terry Jacks was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jacks was
Terry_Jacks
British judoka (born 1946)
Jacks. Brian Jacks at the International Judo Federation Brian Jacks at JudoInside.com Brian Jacks at Olympics.com Brian Jacks at Team GB Brian Jacks at
Brian_Jacks
Breakfast cereal made by WK Kellogg Co
their shape to X's for a few months. More recently, Apple Jacks has introduced New Apple Jacks "Crashers" – a unique cereal piece that replicates a mid-2007
Apple_Jacks
Canadian singer-songwriter (1948–2022)
entitled "Snuggle Up". Jacks later co-wrote and sang "Looking For Love" for the movie The Last Chance Cafe.[citation needed] In 2004, Jacks returned to Canada
Susan_Jacks
1961 film by Marlon Brando
Jacks. One-Eyed Jacks at IMDb One-Eyed Jacks at the TCM Movie Database (archived) One-Eyed Jacks at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films One-Eyed Jacks Video
One-Eyed_Jacks
Mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic, lifting device
more delicate jacks used as part of the action of keyboard instruments. Of the jacks of the first category (heavy lifting), a mechanical jack employs a screw
Jack_(device)
American convicted murderer
Banita Jacks is a Washington, D.C., resident convicted of murdering her four daughters, who ranged in age from 5 to 17 years old. On July 29, 2009, Jacks was
Banita_Jacks
Topics referred to by the same term
jack Amberjack Bar jack Black jack Crevalle jack Giant trevally or ronin jack Jack mackerel Leather jack Yellow jack Coho salmon, males called "jacks"
Jack
Concrete breakwater element
applications A-Jacks are used as breakwaters, revetments, artificial reefs, and habitat development. In breakwater applications, A-Jacks can be an economical
A-Jacks
American pop-rap duo
featuring Iann Dior. In 2022, Jack & Jack returned with two releases, "Runaway" and "Right Here With You". Both Jacks play instruments and write music
Jack_&_Jack
Topics referred to by the same term
The Jacks may refer to: Irish slang for the toilet Australian slang for the police A clipped version of Jackeen The Jacks (band), an American rock band
The_Jacks
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)
Physical jumping exercise
arms, then hop back together while lowering the arms. Power jacks are like jumping jacks, but land in a wide squat position. As with other jumps, jumping
Jumping_jack
Dexterity game of ancient origins
Knucklebones, also known as scatter jacks, snobs, astragaloi (singular: astragalus), tali, dibs, fivestones, jacks, jackstones, or jinks, among many other
Knucklebones
Canada international rugby league footballer
Cup. Jacks previously played for the Gold Coast Titans and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship. Jacks was born
Ryley_Jacks
Welsh rower and chemical engineering graduate
Katrina Jacks (c. 1986 in Monmouth, Wales – 16 May 2010 in Lake Titicaca, Peru), was a Welsh rower and chemical engineering graduate. Jacks was born in
Katrina_Jacks
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
Poker hand purportedly held by Wild Bill Hickok when he was killed
was described as a "full house consisting of three jacks and a pair of tens" (J J J 10 10). Three jacks and red sevens (J J J 7♥ 7♦) are called the dead
Dead_man's_hand
Canadian inventor, Canadian World War II soldier
Samuel Perry Jacks (April 23, 1915 – May 14, 1975) more commonly known as, "Sam Jacks," was a Canadian soldier in World War II, inventor, military and
Sam_Jacks
English-language adaptation of the song "Le Moribond"
in the Sun", which was later heard by Terry Jacks and served as the foundation for his rendition. Jacks altered nearly one-sixth of McKuen's lyrics,
Seasons_in_the_Sun
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
Jacks Creek is home to the Jacks Creek Church of Christ and Jacks Creek Elementary School. Jacks Creek also has its own Post Office as well as Jacks Creek
Jacks_Creek,_Tennessee
American punk rock band
Shiflett (Face to Face), and Jason Cropper (Weezer) to form 22 Jacks. In February 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in Los Angeles and recorded 12
22_Jacks
River in the United States of America
is generally considered a Class I-II difficulty river. Jacks Fork has the name of John Jacks, a local Indian pioneer citizen. Map all coordinates using
Jacks_Fork
Traditional dish in Belizean cuisine
Jacks | Belize Travel Blog. (n.d.). Belize Travel Blog. Retrieved from http://belize-travel-blog.chaacreek.com/2012/08/how-to-make-belizean-fry-jacks/
Fry_jack
Banner flown from a ship's bow
A jack is a flag flown from a short jackstaff at the bow (front) of a vessel, while the ensign is worn [flown] on the stern (rear). Jacks on bowsprits
Jack_(flag)
American businessman (1822–1909)
popularize Monterey Jack cheese. He was born David Jack, but took to spelling his last name "Jacks" once in California. David Jacks was born on 18 April
David_Jacks_(businessman)
American scientist & professor
"Tyler Jacks". "Board of Overseers". "Tyler Jacks, Director, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc". "Tyler Jacks". Schroeder, Bendta (26 October 2020). "Tyler Jacks, founding
Tyler_Jacks
American film producer (1947–2014)
Producer James Jacks Dies in Los Angeles". Variety.com. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 5 September 2018. James Jacks at IMDb Jim Jacks at the TCM Movie
James_Jacks
American actress
Morrow is a former actress, best known for her portrayal of waif-like Rita Jacks in the primetime soap opera Peyton Place from 1965 to 1969. Morrow usually
Patricia_Morrow
1980 studio album by the Babys
True Confession" Album Singles Union Jacks at AllMusic Smith, Robin (23 February 1980). "The Babys: Union Jacks". Record Mirror. p. 14. Kent, David (1993)
Union_Jacks
Hiking trail in Georgia, United States
1,500 feet (460 m), it reaches Jacks Gap and crosses Georgia State Route 180. Shortly after reaching Jacks Gap, Jacks Knob Trail enters the Mark Trail
Jacks_Knob_Trail
Mountain in the United States
southern flank of the mountain and Jacks Knob Trail ends here at an intersection with the Appalachian Trail. Jacks Knob is in the Mark Trail Wilderness
Jacks_Knob
Rank of playing card
Expectations: "He calls the knaves, jacks, this boy!". 'Knave' was the proper term, and it was considered uncouth to call them 'Jacks'. Nevertheless, in a few European
Jack_(playing_card)
American football player and coach (1935–2023)
hired Jacks as its head coach for the 1964 season. He led the team to a 10–0 record in 1966 and won the Pennsylvania state championship. Jacks later credited
Al_Jacks
British trade unionist (1945–2011)
Digby Jacks (16 May 1945 – 21 October 2011) was a British student activist and trade union official. Jacks became the President of the UK's National Union
Digby_Jacks
Device which rotates meat roasting on a spit
spit engines or jacks, these were also termed weight or clock jacks (clock jacks was the more common term in North America). Earlier jacks of this type had
Roasting_jack
1952 film by Norman Taurog
McFarland & Company, 1994. ISBN 978-0-7864-7500-1. Jumping Jacks at the TCM Movie Database (archived) Jumping Jacks at IMDb Jumping Jacks at Rotten Tomatoes
Jumping_Jacks
Topics referred to by the same term
David Jacks may refer to: David Jacks (footballer) David Jacks (businessman) David Jack (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles about
David_Jacks
Mountain in Pennsylvania, United States
Mountain ridge and Jacks Mountain Anticline. The ridge line separates Kishacoquillas Valley from the Ferguson and Dry Valleys. Jacks Mountain lies in Mifflin
Jacks_Mountain
Card game
Switch (also called Two Four Jacks or Black Jack, or Last Card in New Zealand) is a shedding-type card game for two or more players that is popular in
Switch_(card_game)
Japanese rock band
suggested they change their name to "Beat Jacks", Tanino suggested dropping the first word, leading to the new name "Jacks". Takahashi left the group that May
Jacks_(band)
Australian painter, sculptor and printmaker (1943-2014)
that Jacks’ ‘recent work in New York has moved beyond painting into conceptualized presentation of numeral systems and serial techniques’. Jacks returned
Robert_Jacks
Industrial machine
to another. Powered pallet jacks, also known as electric pallet trucks, walkies, single or double pallet jacks, or power jack, are motorized to allow lifting
Pallet_jack
Lawrence Pearsall Jacks (9 October 1860 – 17 February 1955), abbreviated L. P. Jacks, was an English educator, philosopher, and Unitarian minister who
L._P._Jacks
Canada international rugby league footballer
inaugural season in 2017. Jacks represented the Canadian national team. He plays as a scrum-half and can also operate as a hooker. Jacks was born in Brisbane
Rhys_Jacks
Flag of the United Kingdom
referred to "Ensigns, Flags, Jacks, and Pendants" and forbade merchant vessels from wearing "Our Jack, commonly called the Union Jack" nor any pendants or colours
Union_Jack
2012 American film
Miller's 'Two Jacks' Enters Montreal Festival Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. 7 August 2012. "Sienna Miller, Danny Huston draw 'Jacks'". Variety.
Two_Jacks
Casino video game
return. "Jacks or Better," sometimes called "Draw Poker," is the most common variation of video poker. Payoffs begin at a pair of jacks. Full pay Jacks or Better
Video_poker
American fast-food restaurant chain
another Alabama-based burger restaurant similar to Jack's List of hamburger restaurants "Annual Report on Jacks Family Restaurants's Revenue, Growth, SWOT Analysis
Jack's
Retrieved December 9, 2016. "The Jivin' Jacks and Jills". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2016. "The Jivin' Jacks and Jills". American Film Institute. Retrieved
The_Jivin'_Jacks_and_Jills
British singer
Suzie "Sue" McCloskey (born 12 July 1955), better known as Zenda Jacks, is an English singer. She is best known for being a member of the groups Silver
Zenda_Jacks
American actor and dancer (1929–2020)
Cookin'? (1942) as Member, The Jivin' Jacks and Jills (uncredited) Private Buckaroo (1942) as Member of the Jivin' Jacks and Jills (uncredited) Give Out, Sisters
Tommy_Rall
Process to level concrete by levelling its underlying foundation
original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2020. "Advantages of Mud-Jacking Grout for Use in Slab Leveling" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original
Concrete_leveling
New Zealand soldier, plant pathologist, lecturer and forester
Harry Jacks (born Herman Jekeles on 5 August 1908–19 August 1994) was a New Zealand soldier, plant pathologist, lecturer and forester. He was born in
Harry_Jacks
English model and singer
Charlotte Amy Jacks (born 2 November 1985), commonly known as Charlie Jacks, is an English former Page 3 glamour model turned pop singer, based in southeast
Charlie_Jacks
Professional Rugby Union Team from Boston, Massachusetts
are minority owners of the Free Jacks. Josh Smith was hired as the team's first head coach in 2018. In 2019 the Free Jacks played a season full of exhibitions
New_England_Free_Jacks
Nightclub in Dublin
Genius' Behind Copper Face Jacks Are Sitting On An Absolute Mountain Of Cash". Her.ie. Deegan, Gordon. "Copper Face Jacks nightclub firm pays out €45
Copper_Face_Jacks
Island in Pennsylvania, USA
Harrison Township in Allegheny County. The elevation of Jacks Island is 745 feet above sea level. "Jacks Island". Geographic Names Information System. United
Jacks_Island_(Pennsylvania)
Italian band
"Like an Animal". The Piqued Jacks were formed in 2006 in Buggiano, Tuscany, Italy. In 2010 and 2011, the Piqued Jacks released their first two extended
Piqued_Jacks
Nigerian lawyer and politician (born 1961)
Onimim Ernestina Jacks (née Briggs) (born 4 December 1961, also known as Onimim E. Briggs-Jacks) is a Nigerian lawyer who served from June 2015 to September
Onimim_Jacks
Dam in Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
Happy Jacks Pondage. The dam wall is immediately downstream of the confluence of Happy Jacks Creek and the Tumut River. Completed in 1959, Happy Jacks Dam
Happy_Jacks_Dam
Mechanical lifting device operated by turning a leadscrew
Screw jacks have now largely been replaced by hydraulic jacks. This was encouraged in 1858 when jacks by the Tangye company to Bramah's hydraulic press concept
Jackscrew
Genus of fishes
(samson fish) is not. Greater amberjacks, S. dumerili, are the largest of the jacks. They usually have dark stripes extending from nose to in front of their
Amberjack
American a cappella group
The House Jacks is a professional a cappella quintet from San Francisco, founded in 1991 by Deke Sharon. The House Jacks describe themselves as a "rock
The_House_Jacks
American drama television series (1990–91, 2017)
(seasons 1–2) Victoria Catlin as Blackie O'Reilly, the madam of One-Eyed Jacks (seasons 1–2) Charlotte Stewart as Betty Briggs, Bobby's mother David Lynch
Twin_Peaks
Topics referred to by the same term
Byrd album), 1968 "Black Jack", by The Hives from Barely Legal "Black Jack", by Junkie XL from Big Sounds of the Drags "Black Jacks", by Girls Aloud from
Black_Jack
Topics referred to by the same term
One-Eyed Jacks, a 1961 Western film directed by Marlon Brando One Eyed Jacks (Twin Peaks), a brothel on the show Twin Peaks "One-Eyed Jacks" (The Punisher)
One-eyed jack (disambiguation)
One-eyed_jack_(disambiguation)
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
Professional wrestling tag team
Japanese Jolly Jacks 日本のジョリージャック (Japanese jorījakku), most commonly abbreviated to J-J-Jacks (J · J · JACKS, J J Jakkusu), was a Japanese professional
J-J-Jacks
American racing driver (born 1949)
"Wayne Jacks – Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2017. "Wayne Jacks- NASCAR
Wayne_Jacks
Musical artist
Four Jacks and a Jill is a South African folk rock ensemble. They originally formed in 1964 without a "Jill" under the name "The Nevadas". Subsequently
Four_Jacks_and_a_Jill
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
American snack food brand
Cracker Jack originated: The older attributes it to Charles Frederick Gunther (1837–1920), also known as "The Candy Man" and "Cracker-Jacks King"; the
Cracker_Jack
Canadian swimmer (born 1948)
members. To date, Jacks has had three Olympic bronze medalists, which include Shannon Smith, Pam Rai and Richard Weinberger. Jacks was born January 23
Ron_Jacks
Telecommunication network interface
designations only pertain to the wiring of the (female) jacks, hence the name Registered Jack. It is commonplace, but not strictly correct, to refer to
Registered_jack
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)
Plucked-string keyboard instrument
which the jacks pass as they can move up and down. The registers hold the jacks in the precise location needed to pluck the string. In the jack, a plectrum
Harpsichord
American rock band
Jacks – "Into The Sun" (CoS Premiere)". July 25, 2011. "My Old Kentucky Blog: The Static Jacks Debut New Video". "Alternative Press: The Static Jacks
The_Static_Jacks
American film and television producer (1927–1987)
Angeles Times 9 Nov 1949: A1 'Siege' to Be Reproduced Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 19 July 1968: e14. Robert L Jacks at IMDb Robert L Jacks at BFI v t e
Robert_L._Jacks
Stream in Monroe County, Indiana, U.S.
Jacks Defeat Creek is a stream in Monroe County, Indiana, in the United States. It is a tributary of Beanblossom Creek. Jacks Defeat Creek was so named
Jacks_Defeat_Creek
Breed of donkey
offering his jacks for stud service by 1788, while large donkeys were found in Kentucky by 1800. Breeds that influenced the Mammoth Jack include the Maltese
American_Mammoth_Jackstock
Type of armour consisting of small metal plates sewn between textile layers
country fashion" wore jacks. The English diplomat Thomas Randolph said Mary wore a "secret and privy defence on her body". Jacks remained in use as late
Jack_of_plate
1995 film by Kim Henkel
directorial debut, and starring Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, and Robert Jacks. It is the fourth installment in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The_Return_of_the_Texas_Chainsaw_Massacre
British television series
Jacks' strategy by enough to beat him. Early on Jacks beat Fielding in a record time to win the canoeing, but once Fielding had won the cycling Jacks
Superstars (British TV programme)
Superstars_(British_TV_programme)
Northern League members
members of the modern Northern League in 1993, the Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks were league members from 1993 to 1998. They played their home games at Port
Thunder_Bay_Whiskey_Jacks
Park in Monterey County, California, United States
Jacks Peak Park is a county park in Monterey County, California. Its central feature is Jacks Peak, the highest point on the Monterey Peninsula, rising
Jacks_Peak_Park
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
American politician
"Vancouver Rep. Jim Jacks resigns for 'family and personal reasons'". oregonlive.com. March 25, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2014. "Jim Jacks' Biography". votesmart
Jim_Jacks
1994 video game
Wacky Jacks is a 1994 video game from Zenda Studio. The game features the voice of Don Pardo and is for ages 7 and up. Wacky Jacks is a whimsical, game-show-inspired
Wacky_Jacks
Australian fast food franchise
"Big Jack, Mega Jack burgers back at Hungry Jacks stores after Maccas sues over trademark infringement". Retrieved 7 May 2024. "Hungry Jack's Big Jack 'not
Hungry_Jack's
2019). "SIGNING STORY: THE JACKS". Music Connection. Retrieved July 24, 2020. Carr, Paul (February 8, 2018). "THE JACKS Offer Up a Slice of Assured Rock
The_Jacks_(band)
2006 film by Alek Keshishian
wanted Gwyneth Paltrow to play Jacks, but she was pregnant at the time. Paltrow was later given a cameo role. Emily "Jacks" Jackson is an American transplant
Love_and_Other_Disasters
1974 studio album by Terry Jacks
debut studio album by Canadian musician Terry Jacks, released in 1974 by Bell Records. It features Jacks' biggest hit song, "Seasons in the Sun", which
Seasons_in_the_Sun_(album)
2001 film by Matthew George
Wayback Machine Retrieved 25 November 2012 Four Jacks at IMDb Four Jacks[dead link] at National Film and Sound Archive Four Jacks at Oz Movies v t e
Four_Jacks_(film)
1985 video game
Jacks Superstar Challenge is a 1985 sports simulation game released for various home computers by Martech, licensed by British sportsman, Brian Jacks
Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge
Brian_Jacks_Superstar_Challenge
Card trick
audience that it is the four Jacks. When the four Jacks are shown, three other cards are hidden behind them. All four jacks are placed on top of the deck
The_Four_Burglars
Electrical connector commonly used in telephone and computer networks
considered to be male, while jacks or sockets are considered to be female. Plugs are used to terminate cables and cords, while jacks are used for fixed locations
Modular_connector
British tennis player
May Jacks was a British tennis player at the end of the nineteenth century. In 1890 she was the losing finalist in the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Championship
May_Jacks
JACKS
JACKS
Boy/Male
Scottish American English
God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.
Male
English
Modern spelling of English Jackson, JAXON means "son of Jack."
Girl/Female
Spanish American
Victorious one. Derived from Victoria. Singer LaToya Jackson.
Male
English
English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, JACKSON means "son of Jack."
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : patronymic from Jack.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Jacks.German : unexplained; perhaps a patronymic from the personal name Jeck.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Indian, Scottish
God is Gracious; Son of Jack
Boy/Male
English Latin American French
Brotherly.. Singer Jermaine Jackson.
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.
Boy/Male
African, American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
Brotherly; Singer Jermaine Jackson; From Germany; Variant of Jarman
JACKS
JACKS
Boy/Male
Tamil
Christmas
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Best of Mankind; An Epithet of the Prophet Muhammad
Boy/Male
Danish Norse Scandinavian Swedish
War chief.
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian
Intelligent
Boy/Male
Biblical Hebrew
Servant of the Lord.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Muslim
Blessings of Allah almighty
Girl/Female
Muslim
Hope
Boy/Male
British, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Latin, Scandinavian, Swedish
Resolute; Steadfast; Constant
Boy/Male
Tamil
Manggaurdi | மாஂநà¯à®•à¯à®•ௌரà¯à®¤à¯€
Lord Murugan
JACKS
JACKS
JACKS
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JACKS
n.
A shark of the genus Cestracion, and of related genera. The posterior teeth form a pavement of bony plates for crushing shellfish. Most of the species are extinct. The Port Jackson shark and a similar one found in California are living examples.
n.
The merganser.
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.
A small European snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe.
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 smith who makes jacks. See 2d Jack, 4, c.
n.
A game played with chucks, in which one or more are tossed up and caught; jackstones.
n.
An effigy stuffed with straw; a scarecrow; hence, a man without property or influence.
v. t.
To move or lift, as a house, by means of a jack or jacks. See 2d Jack, n., 5.
a.
A jackstay.
n.
A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.
n.
A low servant; a mean fellow.
n.
A game played with five small stones or pieces of metal. See 6th Chuck.
n.
A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened.
n.
See Jacksnipe.
n.
A small jackscrew.
n.
One of the pebbles or pieces used in the game of jackstones.
n.
A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used.
n.
A small American sandpiper (Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe.
n.
The jacksnipe.