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ジャック — meaning in English

jakku

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English meaning

  • jack noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
  • juggling noun The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.
  • knave noun A dishonest or deceitful man.

Senses

ジャック is used for these senses in English:

  • Jack 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.
  • jack A mechanical device used to raise and (temporarily) support a heavy object, now especially to lift one side of a motor vehicle when (e.g.) changing a tyre. [from 17th c.]
  • juggling The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
  • knave (cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.

jack — full definition

  1. noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
  2. noun The playing card ranking between the ten and the queen, showing a young page or knave.
  3. noun A socket used to plug in an electrical or audio device.
  4. noun Informal: money.
  5. verb To lift something using a mechanical jack.

juggling — full definition

  1. noun The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.
  2. noun The act of managing several tasks or responsibilities at once.

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