Associations to the word «Blackjack»

Wiktionary

BLACKJACK, noun. (card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
BLACKJACK, noun. (card games) A hand in the game of blackjack consisting of a face card and an ace.
BLACKJACK, noun. The flag (i.e., a jack) traditionally flown by pirate ships; popularly thought to be a white skull and crossed bones on a black field (the Jolly Roger).
BLACKJACK, noun. A small, flat, blunt, usually leather-covered weapon loaded with heavy material such as lead or ball bearings, intended to inflict a blow to the head that renders the victim unconscious with diminished risk of lasting cranial trauma.
BLACKJACK, noun. Any of several species of weed of genus Bidens, such as Bidens pilosa, in the family Compositae.
BLACKJACK, noun. A blackjack oak.
BLACKJACK, verb. To strike with a blackjack or similar weapon.
BLACKJACK, noun. (slang) A fan of the South Korean girl group 2NE1.
BLACKJACK OAK, noun. Quercus marilandica.
BLACKJACK OAKS, noun. Plural of blackjack oak

Dictionary definition

BLACKJACK, noun. 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.
BLACKJACK, noun. A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people.
BLACKJACK, noun. A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship.
BLACKJACK, noun. 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.
BLACKJACK, verb. Exert pressure on someone through threats.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis