blackjack
blackjack /ˈblækˌdʒæk/
noun
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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
, twenty-one
, vingt-et-un
)
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
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A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
(
blackjack
, Jolly Roger
, pirate flag
, black flag
)
a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
As they approached, they noticed the ship raised a black flag, indicating pirates.
As they approached, they noticed the ship raised a black flag, indicating pirates.
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[ N. American]
A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
(
blackjack
[ N. American] , cosh
[Informal, British] , sap
[Informal, N. American] )
a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
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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
, blackjack oak
, jack oak
, Quercus marilandica
)
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
verb
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Exert pressure on someone through threats
(
blackjack
, blackmail
, pressure
)
exert pressure on someone through threats