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blackjack

/ˈblæk.dʒæk/

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈblæk.dʒæk/

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: вид дерева, произрастающего на юго-востоке США, с тёмной корой и трёхлопастными листьями; кожаное металлическое оружие с гибкой рукояткой; пиратский флаг с белым черепом и скрещёнными костями на чёрном фоне; или карточная игра, в которой игроки стремятся набрать сумму очков выше, чем у банкира, не превышая 21.esSustantivo con varios significados: un árbol del sureste de EE. UU. con corteza oscura y hojas trilobuladas; un arma de cuero y metal con mango flexible; una bandera pirata negra con calavera y huesos cruzados blancos; o un juego de cartas en el que los jugadores intentan sumar más puntos que el banquero sin pasarse de 21.frNom avec plusieurs sens : un arbre du sud-est des États-Unis à l'écorce sombre et aux feuilles à trois lobes ; une arme en cuir et métal à manche flexible ; un drapeau pirate blanc et noir avec un crâne et des os croisés ; ou un jeu de cartes où les joueurs cherchent à obtenir un total supérieur à celui du banquier sans dépasser 21.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: árvore do sudeste dos Estados Unidos de casca escura e folhas trilobadas; arma de metal com cabo flexível; bandeira pirata preta com caveira branca e ossos cruzados; ou jogo de cartas em que os jogadores tentam somar mais pontos que o banqueiro sem passar de 21.zh一个多义词:指美国东南部一种树皮深色、叶子呈三裂的树木;一种带柔性手柄的皮革金属武器;黑底白色骷髅与交叉骨头的海盗旗;或一种纸牌游戏,玩家力争点数超过庄家但不超过21点。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: شجرة تنمو في جنوب شرق الولايات المتحدة ذات لحاء داكن وأوراق ثلاثية الفصوص؛ سلاح منجل معدني برأس مرن؛ علم القراصنة الأسود عليه جمجمة بيضاء وعظمتان متقاطعتان؛ أو لعبة ورق يسعى فيها اللاعبون إلى جمع نقاط أعلى من نقاط البنك دون تجاوز 21.

  1. Tree species C1 formal american

    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.

    • 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.

    ruВид дереваesÁrbol conocido como blackjackfrChêne noir (Quercus marilandica)deBaumartptEspécie de árvorezh树种arنوع من الأشجار

    Synonyms: blackjack oak

  2. Weapon B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruДубинкаesPorra corta forrada de cuerofrMatraque matelasséedeTotschlägerptCassetetezh包皮短棍arهراوة جلدية

    Synonyms: coshsap

  3. Pirate flag B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПиратский флагesBandera negra piratafrPavillon noirdePiratenflaggeptBandeira piratazh海盗旗arعلم القراصنة

    Synonyms: jolly roger

  4. Card game A2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruБлэкджекesBlackjack (juego de cartas)frblackjackdeBlackjackptBlackjackzh二十一点arبلاك جاك

    Synonyms: pontoontwenty-onevingt-et-un

  • blackjacks plural form
  • blackjacks' possessive plural form
  • blackjack's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/ˈblæk.dʒæk/

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

ruГлагол, означающий ударить или избить кистенём (вид оружия), или принудить или запугать кого-либо, чтобы заставить сделать что-то.esVerbo que significa golpear o apalear a alguien con un garrote corto o porra, o coaccionar o intimidar a alguien para obligarlo a hacer algo.frVerbe signifiant frapper ou battre quelqu'un avec un matraque, ou contraindre ou intimider quelqu'un pour le forcer à faire quelque chose.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden mit einem Totschläger oder einer ähnlichen Waffe zu schlagen oder zu verprügeln, oder jemanden zu etwas zu zwingen bzw. einzuschüchtern.ptVerbo que significa bater ou espancar alguém com um cassetete ou arma semelhante, ou coagir e intimidar alguém para que faça algo.zh指用棍棒或类似武器殴打、袭击某人,也指通过胁迫或恐吓迫使某人做某事。arفعل يعني ضرب شخص أو إيذاءه بالهراوة أو ما يشبهها من الأسلحة، أو إجباره وترهيبه لإرغامه على فعل شيء ما.

  1. Coerce or intimidate C1 informal american

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

    • 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.

    ruЗапугиватьesCoaccionar o intimidarfrIntimider pour contraindredeEinschüchternptIntimidarzh胁迫arالإرهاب والإجبار

    Synonyms: browbeatbulldozebullycoercecowdragoonintimidatepressurerailroadsteamrollerstrong-armthreaten

  • blackjacked past participle
  • blackjacked past simple
  • blackjacking present participle
  • blackjacks third person singular