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blackjack
('bl/&/k,/dZ//&/k )

noun (n)

  • a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    blackjack oak, jack oak, quercus marilandica
    source: wordnet30
  • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cosh, sap
    source: wordnet30
  • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    black flag, jolly roger, pirate flag
    source: wordnet30
  • a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    twenty-one, vingt-et-un
    source: wordnet30
  • A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • exert pressure on someone through threats(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    blackmail, pressure
    source: wordnet30
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