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jacks

Pronunciation: [dʒæks]

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Learn how to use jacks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) Jacks is a fun game played with small, metal pieces that look like stars and a ball. Players bounce the ball and try to pick up the jacks before the ball bounces again. It's a game that requires quick hands and good aim!

Example

We had so much fun playing jacks at the park yesterday.

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Nobody wanted to play jacks because it was too windy.

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Have you ever played jacks with your friends?

Context: “tools”

(noun) Jacks can also refer to a type of tool used to lift heavy objects. For example, a car jack helps lift a car so you can change a tire. It's important for fixing things when they are too heavy to lift by yourself.

Example

We used a jack to lift the car before changing the tire.

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We couldn't change the tire because we didn't have a jack with us.

Example

Do you know how to operate a jack safely?

Context: “gaming”

(verb) To jack means to lift or grab something quickly, often in the context of games. For example, in jacks, you need to jack the jacks from the ground before the ball bounces again.

Example

She jacked the jacks quickly to win the game.

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He wasn't fast enough to jack the jacks before the ball hit the ground.

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Can you jack the jacks in one smooth motion?

How to pronounce jacks

Pronunciation: [dʒæks]

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