blackjack
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Synonyms: black jack, black-jack, blackback, black ace, blackcock, backrack, blacklock, blackbuck, blackneck, blackrock, backpack
Antonyms: black jack, black-jack, blackback, black ace, blackcock, backrack, blacklock, blackbuck, blackneck, blackrock, backpack
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Noun
- {{lb|en|card games}} A common [[gambling]] [[card game]] in [[casino]]s, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
- {{lb|en|card games}} A hand in the game of blackjack consisting of a [[face card]] and an [[ace]].
- {{lb|en|card games}} A variant of [[switch]] where each player is initially dealt the same number of cards, usually seven, and when one player plays a black jack the player whose turn comes next has to pick up that many cards, unless they play a red jack (as this normally cancels a black jack).
- {{lb|en|card games}} A variant of [[hearts]] where the Jack of Spades is the penalty card.
- The [[flag]] (i.e., a [[jack]]) traditionally [[flown]] by [[pirate]] [[ship]]s; popularly thought to be a white [[skull]] and [[crossed]] [[bone]]s on a black field (the [[Jolly Roger]]).
- {{lb|en|weapons}} A small, flat, [[blunt]], usually [[leather]]-covered weapon loaded with heavy material such as [[lead]] or [[ball bearing]]s, intended to inflict a blow to the head that renders the victim unconscious with diminished risk of lasting cranial trauma.
- {{lb|en|aviation}} A [[tool]] of leather filled with shot (or similar), resembling the weapon, used for shaping [[sheet metal]].
- Any of several species of weed of genus {{taxfmt|Bidens|genus}}, such as {{taxfmt|Bidens pilosa|species}}, in the family {{taxfmt|Compositae|family}}.
- {{ellipsis of|en|blackjack oak}}.
- Any of a series of hard, dark [[soil]]s, often considered low quality, but suitable for growing certain crops such as cotton.
- {{lb|en|pharmacology|UK|AU|rare}} {{w|Ammonium bituminosulfonate}}.
Verb
- To [[strike]] with a [[#Noun|blackjack]] or similar weapon.
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