Jack ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

Jack ( noun )

1. A device used for lifting heavy objects or vehicles, typically using a lever and a crank.
2. A small, portable device for raising the level of a load, typically using a handle and a screw.
3. A playing card bearing the figure of a soldier or servant, or a representation of the god Mercury or the god Hermes.
4. A male donkey or ass.
5. A flag flown at the bow of a ship in harbour or at the stern of a ship under way to indicate the presence of the captain or admiral.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french jaque, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He used a jack to lift the car.
2. The jack was used to level the trailer.
3. The jack of spades is a powerful card in poker.
4. The jack was the leader of the pack of donkeys.
5. The jack flag was flown to indicate the admiral's presence on the ship.

(As a verb)

Jack ( verb )

1. To lift or raise something using a jack.
2. To cheat or deceive someone.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french jaque, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He jacked up the car to change the tire.
2. He jacked the prices up before the holiday.
3. She was jacked when she found out she had been cheated.
4. The company was jacked by hackers and lost all its data.
5. He jacked the car and took it for a joyride.

(As an adjective)

Jack ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to a jack or jacks.
2. Used or worked by a jack or jacks.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french jaque, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He had a jack handle in his trunk.
2. The jack screw was used to raise the load.
3. The jackpot prize was a large sum of money.
4. The jack drill was used to make the hole.
5. The jackpot was hit at the casino.