HyperDic: jackstones

English > 2 senses of the word jackstones:
NOUNartifactjackstones, jackgame equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game / game / game of jacks
actjackstones, jacks, knucklebonesa game / game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber / rubber ball
English > jackstones: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaninggame equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game / game / game of jacks.
Synonymjack
Broadergame equipmentequipment or apparatus used in playing a game / game / game
Spanishboliche, cantillos
Catalanbolig, osset, taba
English > jackstones: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA game / game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber / rubber ball.
Synonymsjacks, knucklebones
Broaderchild's gameA game / game enjoyed / enjoyed by children
Spanishcantillos, matatenas, taba
Catalantaba

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