BLACKJACK

• (noun) 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

  synonyms : twenty-one , vingt-et-un

• (noun) a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship

  synonyms : black flag , jolly roger , pirate flag

• (noun) a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

  synonyms : cosh , sap

• (noun) 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

  synonyms : blackjack oak , jack oak , quercus marilandica

• (verb) exert pressure on someone through threats

  synonyms : blackmail , pressure

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