Meaning of the word jack in English
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jack
US /dʒæk/
UK /dʒæk/
Noun
1.
a device for lifting heavy objects, especially one for raising the axle of a motor vehicle off the ground so that a wheel can be changed or the underside inspected.
Example:
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He used a hydraulic jack to lift the car.
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Make sure the car is stable on the jack before working underneath it.
2.
a playing card with a picture of a young man on it, ranking below a queen and above a ten.
Example:
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He drew the jack of spades.
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Two jacks and a queen make a good hand.
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3.
a male given name, a diminutive of John.
Example:
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My friend Jack is coming over tonight.
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Have you met Jack from accounting?
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