blackjack
Blackjack (noun) means a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon. Example: “The guard carried a blackjack for protection.”
How to Use Blackjack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small hand club used as a weapon, or the card game of the same name.
Also the name of the popular card game (aiming for a hand value of 21) — context makes clear which sense is meant.
Word Forms
blackjacked past tense, Blackjacks plural, blackjacks singular
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The guard carried a _____ for protection.
Etymology
From black plus jack, likely referring to the leather-covered club.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “blackjack” mean?
The word “blackjack” means a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon. In plain terms, a small hand club used as a weapon, or the card game of the same name.
How do you pronounce “blackjack”?
“Blackjack” is pronounced BLAKD-zhak (/ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “blackjack” in a sentence?
Here is “blackjack” used in a sentence: “The guard carried a blackjack for protection.”
What part of speech is “blackjack”?
Depending on how it is used, “blackjack” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “blackjack” a common word?
“Blackjack” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blackjack” have?
“Blackjack” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon.
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