jacks
Definition
Noun: 1. A children's game: A game, typically played by one person, involving a set of small metal or plastic six-pointed objects (jacks) and a small rubber ball. The player tosses the ball into the air and, before catching it, must pick up a specific number of jacks from the ground.
Usage and Examples
As a singular noun (referring to the game): The word "jacks" is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the game itself.
- Jacks is a classic game that improves hand-eye coordination.
- Do you know how to play jacks?
As a plural noun (referring to the pieces): The word also functions as the plural form for the small objects used in the game.
- She scattered the jacks on the floor.
- I need to find all ten jacks to continue the round.
Advanced Usage
- "A game of jacks": A common phrase to specify the activity.
- The children spent the afternoon playing a game of jacks on the porch.
Variants and Related Words
- Jackstone (noun): Another term for an individual piece used in the game of jacks.
- She picked up a single jackstone.
Synonyms
- Knucklebones: A similar traditional game, historically played with the anklebones of sheep.
- Fivestones: Another name for a comparable game.
Noun
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a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
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