Jack in Irish

Jack in Irish is Séamas, Séamus — Jack means a mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.

Jack in Irish

Séamas

proper noun

A en given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.

Séamus

proper noun

A en given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.

What does "Jack" mean?

noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
"Without a jack, we could not raise the van high enough to fix the wheel."
noun The playing card ranking between the ten and the queen, showing a young page or knave.
"He played the jack, hoping nobody held a queen or king."
noun A socket used to plug in an electrical or audio device.
"My old speakers have a jack that only fits a thin audio cable."
noun Informal: money.
"She saved up a bit of jack over the summer."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Jack in a sentence

Without a jack, we could not raise the van high enough to fix the wheel.
He grabbed the jack from the trunk to change the flat tire.
He played the jack, hoping nobody held a queen or king.
In this card game, a jack is worth less than a queen.

Similar words in Irish

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Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Jack" in Irish?

"Jack" in Irish is Séamas, Séamus. Jack means: A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.

How do you use "Jack" in a sentence?

Example: "Without a jack, we could not raise the van high enough to fix the wheel." In Irish, "Jack" is Séamas, Séamus.

Are there other ways to say "Jack" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "Jack": Séamas, Séamus.

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