jacks

jacks · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A children's game played with small six-pointed metal pieces and a small ball, where players try to pick up jacks between bounces of the ball.

  2. 2.

    Plural of jack; multiple playing cards ranked between ten and queen.

  3. 3.

    Plural of jack; multiple devices for lifting heavy objects.

Related words

See also: jack, marbles

Etymology

From jack, a common name applied to various objects and tools. The game dates back to ancient times.