Blackjack - Definition
blackjack
n 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 [syn:
blackjack oak, blackjack, jack oak, Quercus
marilandica]
2: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle;
used for hitting people [syn: blackjack, cosh, sap]
3: a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a
black background; indicates a pirate ship [syn: black flag,
pirate flag, Jolly Roger, blackjack]
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 [syn: blackjack, twenty-one, vingt-
et-un]
v 1: exert pressure on someone through threats [syn:
blackmail, blackjack, pressure]