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blackjack

Dictionary definition · blackjack

noun

  1. a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
  2. a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
  3. a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
  4. a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21

verb

  1. exert pressure on someone through threats

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).