Word: JACK
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Definition of JACK
- A coarse mediaeval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.
- A man.
- A device or utensil.
- A non-tool object or thing.
- To raise using a jack.
"He jacked the car up so that he could replace the brake pads."
- To raise or increase.
"If you want to jack your stats you just write off failures as invalid results."
- To produce by freeze distillation; to distil (an alcoholic beverage) by freezing it and removing the ice (which is water), leaving the alcohol (which remains liquid).
- Tired, disillusioned; fed up (with).
- The edible fruit of the Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus); also the tree itself.
- A home run.
- To hit (the ball) hard; especially, to hit (the ball) out of the field, producing a home run.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "jack" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "jack" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JACK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is JACK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in JACK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing JACK:
- # the jack effect
- # master of jack
- # playing with jack
- # in terms of jack
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