English Words Starting With J

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jack frost
nounC1
/ˌdʒæk ˈfrɒst/A personification of frost, cold weather, or winter, typically depicted as a mischievous sprite or old man who nips with cold and creates frost patterns.
jack in
verbC1/C2 - Low frequency, informal/slang
/ˈdʒæk ɪn/To stop doing something, especially abruptly or permanently; to quit or abandon an activity, job, or pursuit.
jack ketch
nounC2/Historical/Archaic
/ˌdʒæk ˈketʃ/The name historically given to the public hangman or executioner in England, particularly associated with the notorious 17th-century executioner.
jack ladder
nounC1
/ˈdʒæk ˌlæd.ər/A movable, portable ladder made of wood or metal, typically consisting of two side rails connected by rungs, often used by firefighters or builders for quick access.
jack mackerel
nounLow
/ˌdʒæk ˈmæk(ə)rəl/A small to medium-sized marine fish of the genus Trachurus, often found in warm-temperate seas and used as food or bait.
jack mormon
nounRare
/ˌdʒæk ˈmɔːmən/A non-practising or lapsed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
jack oak
nounC1/C2
/ˈdʒæk ˈəʊk/A common name for two species of North American oak tree (Quercus marilandica and Quercus ellipsoidalis), known for their tough, durable wood and tolerance to poor soil.
jack pine
nounLow
/ˈdʒæk ˌpaɪn/A type of North American pine tree (Pinus banksiana) with short, stiff needles and curved cones, often found in poor, sandy soils.
jack plane
nounSpecialized / Technical / Low
/ˈdʒæk ˌpleɪn/A medium-sized hand plane used in woodworking for rough, preparatory planing to quickly remove material.
jack plug
nounB2
/ˈdʒæk ˌplʌɡ/A cylindrical electrical connector with a central pin (tip) and one or more insulating rings (sleeves) for conducting audio or electrical signals.
jack post
nounC1/C2
/ˈdʒæk ˌpəʊst/A temporary, adjustable vertical support used in construction to hold up beams or ceilings during building or renovation.
jack rabbit
nounC1
/ˈdʒæk ˌræb.ɪt/A large North American hare with long ears and powerful hind legs, known for its speed and leaping ability.
jack rafter
nounlow
/ˈdʒæk ˌrɑːftə(r)/A short rafter running from a hip rafter or valley rafter to a wall plate.
jack robinson
nounRare
/ˌdʒæk ˈrɒbɪnsən/A fictitious or generic name, typically used in the idiom 'before you can say Jack Robinson' to indicate a very short period of time.
jack rod
nounC2
/ˈdʒæk ˈrɒd/A mining tool, specifically a short drill rod used with a manual or mechanical hammer drill.
jack rope
nounC2
/ˈdʒæk ˌrəʊp/A strong, heavy rope used for lifting or pulling heavy objects, particularly in maritime contexts.
jack rose
nounVery Low (C2+ / Specialist)
/ˌdʒæk ˈrəʊz/A classic cocktail made with applejack (or sometimes apple brandy), grenadine, and lime or lemon juice.
jack russell
nounB1
/ˌdʒæk ˈrʌs.əl/A small, energetic breed of terrier dog, typically white with brown or black markings.
jack salmon
nounrare
/dʒæk ˈsæmən/A juvenile male salmon, specifically a male salmon that returns to freshwater to spawn after only one year at sea.
jack shit
nounHigh (in informal/spoken contexts)
/ˈdʒæk ˌʃɪt/An emphatic expression meaning 'absolutely nothing'.

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