jink

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Noun

1. A quick evasive turn.
2. A {{l|en|jack}} or {{w|Knucklebones|knucklebone}} used in the game of [[jinks]] (possibly derived from the Scottish game {{l|en|high jinks}}).

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a quick [[evasive]] [[turn]] or turns to confuse [[pursuer]]s, [[incoming]] [[fire]], etc.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive|card games}} In the games of [[spoilfive]] and [[forty-five]], to win the game by taking all five [[trick]]s; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.
4. To [[elude]]; to [[cheat]].
5. To [[clink]] or [[chink]] against.

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