jack

noun

ˈjak How to pronounce jack (audio)
Definition of jacknext
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as in cash
slang something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now

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2
as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling a Portuguese ship flying the national jack

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3
as in guy
an adult male human being hey, jack, can you spare some change?

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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens

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as in pool
the total of the bets at stake at one time tension was mounting as the jack was getting bigger by the minute

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as in logger
a person whose job is to cut down trees we'll need to hire more jacks to get this forest cleared before winter

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Recent Examples of jack The Gen 14 version has an HDMI port, two 40Gbps USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, and an audio jack on the left side, with a locking slot and USB-A on the right. — Michael J. Miller, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026 Cut tomatoes, bean sprouts, cheddar, provolone, pepper jack and tuna were all held above proper cold holding temperatures. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 But the parasites in the sequel are much more than some acid-blooded jack-in-a-box. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Simply plug it into the audio jack and pair it to your devices (up to two at a time). — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
  1. cash
  2. flag
  3. guy
  4. sailor
  5. pool
  6. logger
  7. coin
  8. banner
Noun
  • Takaichi said last Thursday that Japan would cut the tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years from April 2027, and offer cash payments to offset the impact of that 1% on select groups.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox also received catcher Jake Rogers and cash considerations in the deal.
    — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cash
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  • Despite sweltering heat, their meticulously choreographed one hour set on the Allianz stage, broadcast globally via the festival's Hulu/Disney+ livestream, captivated hundreds of fans waving Filipino flags.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One solution that came from readers of this column was to put up a flag whenever the pool was open and take it down whenever guests weren’t welcome.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flag
Noun
  • All these guys, all my teammates, all my coaches, everybody in this building loves it.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the mood of the Orioles’ clubhouse following their trade deadline fire sale and take a look at the three players Baltimore acquired at the deadline amid its flurry of moves.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of guy
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  • Warfighter of the Week is a command program in which the ship’s captain personally recognizes exemplary sailors selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.
    — Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The usual crew is 145 sailors, but the Navy reported that more than 130 were on board for this deployment.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sailor
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  • One video, first shared with The Miami Hurricane by a person who wants to remain anonymous, appears to show a man being pushed into a pool while his pants are on fire.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One solution that came from readers of this column was to put up a flag whenever the pool was open and take it down whenever guests weren’t welcome.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pool
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  • Wounaan realized that loggers were willing to kill to get the rosewood.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson had often spoken of his hometown of Allagash, Maine, to tout his humble beginnings and career as a fifth-generation logger.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Definition of logger
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  • Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The platform has an immense range of products available for purchase, ranging from rare coins and sports memorabilia to appliances and furniture.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coin
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  • The judge ordered Facebook and Instagram to build banner and informational screens to clearly explain its protection features, best practices, tools to address inappropriate comments, for example, and display them regularly.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The banners and flags tell the stories and carry the names of other Washingtons — the everyday, historic and cultural Washingtons.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
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