JACK - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

lift with a special device

Example: jack up the car so you can change the tire

Categories: Raise, Lift, Elevate, Get up, Bring up

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling

Categories: Ball

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug

Categories: Electrical device

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks

Categories: Game equipment

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

small flag indicating a ship's nationality

Categories: Flag

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince

Categories: Face card, Picture card, Court card

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

tool for exerting pressure or lifting

Categories: Tool

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas

Categories: Carangid fish, Carangid

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

male donkey

Categories: Ass

Synonyms

Squat, Diddley, Seaman, Jak, Seafarer

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "jack" comes from Malayalam ചക്ക, which was borrowed from Portuguese jaca. It started in Middle French jaque. Then it appeared in Anglo-Norman jacke.

🔗 Related Words

Jack – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought thousands of French words into English overnight.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Jack