Blackjack
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verb
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(As a noun)
Blackjack ( noun )
- A card game in which the objective is to have a hand value of 21 or as close to 21 as possible without going over, also known as 21.
- A hand in this game with a value of 21 made up of an Ace and a 10-point card.
- A type of baton used by law enforcement, typically made of a solid piece of wood or metal.
Origin:
A card game whose origins can be traced back to the 17th century, named for the highest-ranking hand in the game, which consists of an ace and a 10-point card (either a 10, jack, queen, or king).
Examples:
- I'll play a round of blackjack.
- I got blackjack, I win.
- The casino offers several variations of blackjack.
- The dealer has a blackjack, all player lose.
- He was carrying a blackjack when he was arrested.
(As a verb)
Blackjack ( verb )
- A card game in which the objective is to have a hand value of 21 or as close to 21 as possible without going over, also known as 21.
- A hand in this game with a value of 21 made up of an Ace and a 10-point card.
- A type of baton used by law enforcement, typically made of a solid piece of wood or metal.
Origin:
A card game whose origins can be traced back to the 17th century, named for the highest-ranking hand in the game, which consists of an ace and a 10-point card (either a 10, jack, queen, or king).
Examples:
- I'll play a round of blackjack.
- I got blackjack, I win.
- The casino offers several variations of blackjack.
- The dealer has a blackjack, all player lose.
- He was carrying a blackjack when he was arrested.