jack

//dʒæk//
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Noun

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A mechanical device used to lift heavy objects, especially vehicles, off the ground.

I used a jack to lift the car and change the tire.

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Noun

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jacksPlural
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A playing card bearing the image of a young man or knave, ranking below a queen.

I need a jack to complete my straight.

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Noun

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A socket or connection point for plugging in electrical or electronic equipment.

Plug your headphones into the audio jack.

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Verb

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To raise or lift something using a jack or similar device.

He jacked up the car to change the tire.