"jack" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dʒæk/ Audio: en-us-jack.ogg [US] Forms: jack [singular], jacks [plural]
enPR: jăk Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A jack is a machine for lifting heavy thing. Often a jack is used to lift a car for fixing.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-noun-6mYFDc~8
  2. A jack is a plug or connector for electronics.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-noun-LzQpS-UE
  3. A jack is a flag used at by ships at sea.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-noun-UjGdDW13
  4. Another word for nothing.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-noun-9kgfSD6N Categories (other): Slang
  5. A jack is a playing card with a J on it.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-noun-G3IXRYJW

Verb

IPA: /dʒæk/ Audio: en-us-jack.ogg [US] Forms: jack [canonical], jacks [third-person, singular], jacked [past], jacked [past, participle], jacking [present, participle]
enPR: jăk Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To use a jack.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-verb-kzcByMBZ
  2. To steal.
    Sense id: simple-jack-en-verb-V6eOpCNB
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