Definition of Blackjack

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Blackjack Oak, Jack Oak, Quercus Marilandica
Generic synonyms: Scrub Oak

2. Verb. Exert pressure on someone through threats. "They blackjack him to write the letter"
Exact synonyms: Blackmail, Pressure
Generic synonyms: Act Upon, Influence, Work
Derivative terms: Blackmail, Blackmailer, Pressure, Pressure

3. Noun. A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people.
Exact synonyms: Cosh, Sap
Generic synonyms: Bludgeon
Derivative terms: Cosh

4. Noun. A flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship.
Exact synonyms: Black Flag, Jolly Roger, Pirate Flag
Generic synonyms: Flag
Terms within: Skull And Crossbones

5. 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.
Exact synonyms: Twenty-one, Vingt-et-un
Generic synonyms: Card Game, Cards

Definition of Blackjack

1. n. A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.

Definition of Blackjack

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blackjack

blackguards
blackgum
blackgums
blackhander
blackhanders
blackhead
blackhead
blackheads
blackheart
blackheart
blackhearts
blackheart cherry
blacking
blackings
blackish
blackjack (current term)
blackjacked
blackjacking
blackjacks
blackjack oak
blackland
blacklands
blacklead
blackleads
blackleg
blackleg
blacklegs
blacklist
blacklisted
blacklister

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