jack

A noun with multiple meanings, including a playing card ranking between ten and queen, a device for lifting heavy objects, a male donkey, a connector socket for electrical plugs, and a small flag indicating a ship's nationality.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая игральную карту, стоящую между десяткой и дамой, устройство для подъёма тяжелых предметов, осла-самца, разъём для электрических вилок и небольшой флаг, указывающий на национальность корабля.esSustantivo con varios significados, como la carta de la baraja entre el diez y la dama, un aparato para levantar objetos pesados, un asno macho, un conector para enchufes eléctricos y una pequeña bandera que indica la nacionalidad de un barco.frNom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment une carte à jouer située entre le dix et la dame, un appareil pour soulever des objets lourds, un âne mâle, une prise pour fiches électriques et un petit pavillon indiquant la nationalité d'un navire.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter die Spielkarte zwischen Zehn und Dame, ein Gerät zum Anheben schwerer Gegenstände, ein männlicher Esel, eine Steckdose für elektrische Stecker und eine kleine Flagge, die die Nationalität eines Schiffes anzeigt.ptSubstantivo com vários significados, incluindo a carta de baralho situada entre o dez e a dama, um dispositivo para levantar objetos pesados, o jumento macho, uma tomada elétrica e uma pequena bandeira que indica a nacionalidade de um navio.zh一个多义词，指位于十点和王后之间的扑克牌、用于顶起重物的装置、公驴、电源插座以及表示船只国籍的小旗。arاسم له عدة معانٍ، منها ورقة لعب تقع بين العشرة والملكة، وجهاز لرفع الأثقال، والحمار الذكر، ومقبس للقابس الكهربائي، وعلم صغير يشير إلى جنسية السفينة.

1. Small worthless amount B2 informal american

   A term used to indicate a very small or insignificant amount, often used in negative contexts.

   • You don't know jack about fixing cars.
   • He hasn't done jack all day.
   • That's worth jack in this market.

   ruНичегоesnada, cantidad insignificantefrque dalledeNichtsptNadazh丝毫arلا شيء

   Синонимы: diddlynadanothingsquatzerozilchzip

2. Manual laborer B1 informal

   A person who performs physical or manual work, often in a skilled trade.

   • He works as a jack of all trades.
   • The jacks were busy unloading the truck.
   • Every jack on the site knew his job.

   ruРазнорабочийesTrabajador manualfrOuvrier manueldeHandarbeiterptTrabalhador braçalzh杂工arعامل يدوي

   Синонимы: handlaboreroperativeworkerworkman

3. Jackfruit tree fruit B1 formal culinary

   A large tropical fruit from the jackfruit tree, with edible pulp and seeds.

   • The jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.
   • We roasted the seeds from the jack.
   • Jackfruit is often used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes.

   ruПлод дерева джекфрутesFruto del árbol de jackfrfruit du jaquierdeFrucht des JackfruchtbaumsptFruto da jaqueirazh菠萝蜜果实arثمرة جاك فروت

   Синонимы: jackfruitjak

4. Target ball in lawn bowling B2 formal british sport

   A small white ball used as a target in the game of lawn bowling.

   • He rolled the jack to the far end of the green.
   • The players aimed their bowls at the jack.
   • The jack was placed perfectly for the next shot.

   ruДжекesBocha (boliche)frBut au jeu de boulesdeZielkugel beim RasenbowlingptBola-alvo no boliche na gramazh杰克球arكرة الهدف في البولينج

   Синонимы: kitty

5. Electrical connector socket B1 formal IT

   A socket designed to receive a plug, commonly used in audio and electronic equipment.

   • Plug the headphones into the audio jack.
   • The phone jack is located behind the desk.
   • He replaced the broken jack on the amplifier.

   ruГнездоesConector jackfrprise jackdeBuchseptTomadazh插孔arمقبس

   Синонимы: outletportreceptaclesocket

6. Game piece in jacks A2 informal

   A small six-pointed metal piece used in the children's game of jacks.

   • She scattered the jacks on the floor.
   • He picked up two jacks before the ball bounced.
   • The set includes ten jacks and a ball.

   ruИгральная кость в игре «классики»esPieza del juego de jacksfrPièce du jeu de osseletsdeSpielstein im Spiel „Jacks“ptPeça do jogo de jackszh抓子游戏中的金属子arقطعة معدنية في لعبة القطعة

7. Ship's nationality flag B2 formal

   A small flag flown from a ship's bow to indicate its nationality.

   • The ship flew the Union Jack at its bow.
   • The jack was lowered as the vessel entered port.
   • Each nation has a distinct design for its naval jack.

   ruГюйсesBandera de proafrPavillon de nationalité (à la proue)deGöschptBandeira de proazh舰艏旗arعلم الجنسية للسفينة

8. Playing card rank A2 formal

   One of the four face cards in a standard deck, typically depicting a young prince or knight.

   • He drew a jack of hearts from the deck.
   • The jack is worth eleven points in this game.
   • She placed the jack on top of the pile.

   ruВалетesSota (naipe)frValet (carte à jouer)deBubeptValetezh杰克arالوَلَد

   Синонимы: knave

9. Lifting tool B1 formal technical

   A mechanical device used to lift heavy objects, especially vehicles.

   • He used a car jack to change the tire.
   • The hydraulic jack lifted the beam easily.
   • Always secure the vehicle before using a jack.

   ruДомкратesgato (herramienta de elevación)frCric de levagedeWagenheberptMacacozh千斤顶arرافعة ميكانيكية

   Синонимы: jackscrew

10. Fast-swimming fish B2 formal

    Any of several species of predatory fish found in tropical to warm temperate seas.

    • The jack fish are known for their speed.
    • We caught a large jack while fishing offshore.
    • Jacks are popular among sport fishermen.

    ruСтавридаesJurel o pez jurelfrCarangue (poisson)deStachelmakreleptXaréuzh鲹鱼arسمك الجاك

11. Male donkey A2 formal

    An adult male donkey.

    • The jack brayed loudly in the field.
    • A jack is often used for breeding with mares.
    • The farmer owned two jacks and a jenny.

    ruОсёл-самецesBurro macho adultofrAne mâle adultedeEselhengstptJumentozh公驴arحمار ذكر

    Синонимы: jackass

• jacks plural form
• jacks' possessive plural form
• jack's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting or raising something, often with a mechanical device, or in informal contexts, to steal or take something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подъёму или поднятию чего-либо, часто с помощью механического устройства, или в неформальном контексте — кража или захват чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de levantar o alzar algo, a menudo con un dispositivo mecánico, o en contexto informal, robar o apoderarse de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soulever ou de lever quelque chose, souvent à l'aide d'un dispositif mécanique, ou dans un contexte informel, le fait de voler ou de s'emparer de quelque chose.deVerb, das das Anheben oder Hochheben von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit einem mechanischen Gerät, oder umgangssprachlich das Stehlen oder Sichaneignen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de levantar ou erguer algo, frequentemente com um dispositivo mecânico, ou, em contexto informal, roubar ou tomar algo de alguém.zh动词，表示用机械装置把某物抬起或举起；非正式用法中也可指偷窃或劫持。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى رفع شيء ما أو إعلائه، غالبًا بواسطة جهاز ميكانيكي كالرافعة، وفي السياق العامي يعني سرقة شيء ما أو الاستيلاء عليه.

1. Lift with a jack B1 formal technical

   To raise something using a mechanical device (jack), typically a vehicle to change a tire.

   • He jacked up the car to replace the flat tire.
   • The mechanic jacked the engine block for inspection.
   • You need to jack the vehicle carefully to avoid injury.

   ruПоднимать домкратомeslevantar con gatofrsoulever avec un cricdeMit einem Wagenheber anhebenptLevantar com macacozh用千斤顶顶起arرفع بجهاز الرافعة

   Синонимы: elevatehoistjack upliftraise

2. Hunt with a jacklight B2 informal american

   To hunt at night using a bright light (jacklight) to dazzle animals.

   • They jacked deer by shining a light into the woods.
   • Jacklighting is illegal in many states.
   • The poacher was caught jacking rabbits with a spotlight.

   ruОхота с прожекторомescazar con farofrChasser au lamparodeJagd mit LichtptCaçar com holofotezh灯光夜猎arالصيد بالضوء الكاشف

   Синонимы: jacklightlampshinespotlight

3. Steal or rob B2 slang american

   To take something by theft, often in a bold or forceful manner.

   • Someone jacked his phone right out of his hand.
   • The thieves jacked the car from the parking lot.
   • He got jacked for his wallet while walking home.

   ruУкрастьesrobarfrvoler, déroberdestehlenptRoubarzh偷窃arيسرق

   Синонимы: carjackhijackhold upmugrobsteal

4. Increase sharply B1 informal business

   To raise prices, rates, or levels significantly, often suddenly.

   • The store jacked up the prices before the holidays.
   • They jacked the rent by 20% this year.
   • The airline jacked the ticket price at the last minute.

   ruРезко повышатьessubir bruscamentefrAugmenter fortement (les prix)deStark erhöhenptAumentar bruscamentezh大幅提高arرفع الأسعار بشكل حاد

   Синонимы: boostescalatehikeinflatejack upmark upraise

   Антонимы: cutdecreasedroplowerreduce

5. Quit or abandon B2 slang british

   To stop doing something or give up, often used with 'in' or 'it'.

   • He jacked it in after working there for just a month.
   • I think I'm going to jack this job in.
   • She jacked in the course halfway through.

   ruБроситьesDejar, abandonarfrabandonner, laisser tomberdeAufgebenptDesistirzh放弃arيترك

   Синонимы: abandongive upleavequitstopthrow in the towel

• jacked past participle
• jacked past simple
• jacking present participle
• jacks third person singular

Фразовые варианты: jack offjack up