What does JACKS mean?

Parts of Speech

Jacks is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, jacks refers to a childrens game played with small metal or plastic objects. As a verb, jacks means to lift a vehicle off the ground using a jack.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒæks/

UK: /dʒaks/

Origin and Usage

The word jacks comes from the Middle English word "jakke," meaning a mechanical device used to lift heavy weights. The game of jacks has been played for centuries, with ancient versions of the game found in Greece, Egypt, and Rome. The use of a jack to lift a vehicle dates back to the early 1900s.

Synonyms

As a noun, jacks can be synonymous with knucklebones or dibs. As a verb, synonyms include lift, raise, and hoist.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to jacks include:

• crack
• flack
• slack
• smack
• track

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The children played jacks during recess.
• She won the game of jacks by picking up all the pieces.

As a verb:

• He had to jack up his car to change the tire.
• The mechanic used a hydraulic jack to lift the engine out of the car.