Synonyms for

Jack

Verb / dʒæk / Another word for jack — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a device used for lifting heavy objects; a person who does a specified job or activity in a competent or efficient way.

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Common collocations

  • car jack
  • bottle jack
  • hydraulic jack
  • engine jack
  • jack up
  • jack knife
  • jack of all trades
  • jack and jill

Word family

noun jack
verb jack
adjective jacked

Usage note

The word 'jack' can refer to a tool for lifting, a playing card, or a person. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning. 'Jack of all trades' refers to someone with many skills but no mastery.

Example sentences

  1. He used a jack to change the tire on his car.
  2. The construction worker was a jack of all trades.
  3. She is a jack in the kitchen and can cook anything.
  4. The company hired a jack of all trades to handle all their different tasks.
  5. He was a real jack of all trades and could fix anything that was broken.

Quotes

  • All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
  • A good jack makes a good Jill.
  • Jack of all trades, master of none.

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