blackjack

• Существительное 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.

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.

   Вид дерева

   • 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.

   Синонимыblackjack oak

2. B2informal

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

   Дубинка

   • 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.

   Синонимыcoshsap

3. Pirate flagB2formal

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

   Пиратский флаг

   • 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.

   Синонимыjolly roger

4. A2informal

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

   Блэкджек

   • 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.

   Синонимыpontoontwenty-onevingt-et-un

• Глагол, означающий ударить или избить кистенём (вид оружия), или принудить или запугать кого-либо, чтобы заставить сделать что-то.

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.

   Запугивать

   • 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.

   Синонимыbrowbeatbulldozebullycoercecowdragoonintimidatepressurerailroadsteamrollerstrong-armthreaten