blackjack

/ˈblæktˌdʒæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a card game in which the player competes against the dealer, the objective being to draw cards with a total value closest to 21 without exceeding it.

“He won the game of blackjack with a straight flush.”

2. noun

a device for punching holes in metal sheets, typically used for making perforations in paper.

“The machine is a blackjack used for making precise holes in the metal sheet.”

3. noun

a type of tree, particularly the black jack tree, which is native to the southern United States.

“The black jack tree provides shade and shelter for the wildlife in the forest.”

4. verb

to hit or strike something with great force, often in a violent manner.

“The strong winds will blackjack the roof of the building, causing damage to the structure.”

5. verb

to defeat or beat someone or something severely or thoroughly.

“The boxer blackjacked his opponent with a combination of punches.”

Synonyms

  • twenty-one
  • vingt-et-un

Antonyms

  • bust
  • flop