jacks

Speech parts

1. jacks - Noun

2. Jacks - Proper noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

knucklebones jackstones jack mariner gob seafarer seaman knave jackass tar lever outlet socket squat laborer

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Antonyms

dozen celebrity Lords Nobles thieves full nine yards

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Hypernyms

child's game

Phrases with the word

one-eyed jacks jacks-of-all-trades apple jacks

Examples

5) In this variation popular in southern Indiana, jacks are higher than queens (still clubs-spades-hearts-diamonds), and hearts (rather than diamonds) are trump. Source: Internet

Activities for children and young people included hoop rolling and knucklebones (astragali or "jacks"). Source: Internet

After the goal, Texas State lost its momentum as the Lady Jacks set the pace for the remainder of regulation. Source: Internet

An optional scoring rule rewards 1,000 points for a quadruple pinochle—four jacks of diamonds and four queens of spades in a meld. Source: Internet

A hospital spokesperson said Ellis and Jacks have been discharged. Source: Internet

A Silas Hess layup for a 12-2 Bemidji run and a 14-9 lead, but the Jacks (13-6) never extended their lead any further in the half. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jackroll jackroller jackrolling jacks-in-the-box jacks-of-all-trades jacksaw