blackjack

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Baumart aus dem Südosten der USA mit dunkler Rinde und dreilappigen Blättern; eine lederüberzogene Metallwaffe mit flexiblem Griff; die Piratenflagge mit weißem Totenkopf und gekreuzten Knochen auf schwarzem Grund; oder ein Kartenspiel, bei dem die Spieler versuchen, näher an 21 Punkte heranzukommen als der Bankier, ohne 21 zu überschreiten.

A noun with multiple meanings: a type of tree native to the southeastern United States with dark bark and three-lobed leaves; a leather-covered metal weapon with a flexible handle; a pirate flag featuring a white skull and crossbones on a black background; or a card game where players aim to have a hand value higher than the banker's without exceeding 21.

1. Tree speciesC1formalamerican

   A small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to central and southeastern United States, with dark bark and broad, three-lobed leaves, often forming dense thickets.

   Baumart

   • The blackjack tree is common in dry, rocky soils of the American South.
   • Hikers often encounter dense thickets of blackjack in the forest.
   • The leaves of the blackjack tree turn a deep red in autumn.

   Synonymeblackjack oak

2. B2informal

   A short, flexible club covered with leather, used as a striking weapon.

   Totschläger

   • The guard carried a blackjack for self-defense.
   • He was struck with a blackjack during the robbery.
   • Blackjacks were once common tools for law enforcement.

   Synonymecoshsap

3. Pirate flagB2formal

   A black flag bearing a white skull and crossbones, historically used by pirates to identify their ships.

   Piratenflagge

   • The pirate ship raised the blackjack as it approached the merchant vessel.
   • The blackjack flag struck fear into the hearts of sailors.
   • Museums often display replicas of the blackjack flag.

   Synonymejolly roger

4. A2informal

   A popular gambling card game where players aim to have a hand value higher than the dealer's without exceeding 21.

   Blackjack

   • He won a lot of money playing blackjack in Las Vegas.
   • The rules of blackjack are simple to learn.
   • She got a blackjack with an ace and a king.

   Synonymepontoontwenty-onevingt-et-un

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden mit einem Totschläger oder einer ähnlichen Waffe zu schlagen oder zu verprügeln, oder jemanden zu etwas zu zwingen bzw. einzuschüchtern.

A verb meaning to hit or beat with a blackjack (a type of weapon), or to coerce or intimidate someone into doing something.

1. Coerce or intimidateC1informalamerican

   To exert pressure on someone through threats or intimidation to force them to do something.

   Einschüchtern

   • The mob tried to blackjack the shop owner into paying protection money.
   • He felt blackjacked into signing the contract by their threats.
   • They attempted to blackjack her into silence with veiled warnings.

   Synonymebrowbeatbulldozebullycoercecowdragoonintimidatepressurerailroadsteamrollerstrong-armthreaten