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jack
Noun
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A jack is a machine for lifting heavy thing. Often a jack is used to lift a car for fixing.
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A jack is a plug or connector for electronics.
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A jack is a flag used at by ships at sea.
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Another word for nothing.
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A jack is a playing card with a J on it.
jack
Verb
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To use a jack.
He jacked the car up so that he could replace the brake pads.
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To steal.
Someone jacked my car last night!
Jack
Proper noun
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Jack is a male given name.
Adams
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noun
2nd President of the United States (1735-1826)
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noun
6th President of the United States; son of John Adams (1767-1848)
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noun
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
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noun
a mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range (12,307 feet high)
award
Noun
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An award is something that you give to someone who has done something very well.
Each year, Westinghouse announces the winners of its awards for the best high-school science projects.
He won the National League's Most Valuable Player award in 2007.
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An award is money that a court decides should be given to somebody who has won a legal case.
The lawyer often takes 10 to 30 percent of any awards of damages.
award
Verb
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If you award somebody something, you officially give it to them, usually because they have done something well.
A total of $205,000 in prize money will be awarded, with $50,000 for the winner and $25,000 for second place.
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If you award somebody something, you officially decide that somebody should receive money or a contract.
The judge ruled that the company had no just cause for dismissing Morsi, and he was awarded damages.
The company was awarded a contract worth $2.3 billion to build the new highway.