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j
the tenth letter of the English alphabet.
jab
to poke with a pointed object. [3 definitions]
jack
a device for lifting a heavy object a short distance by means of a lever. [5 definitions]
jackal
a mammal that is closely related to wolves and dogs. Jackals eat the remains of dead animals and hunt for small or weak animals. Several kinds of jackals are found in Asia and Africa.
jacket
a short coat used as a piece of outer clothing. [2 definitions]
jack-in-the-box
a toy that is made up of a box with a puppet inside. The puppet springs out when the lid of the box is opened.
jackknife
a large pocketknife whose blade can be folded into the handle. [2 definitions]
jack-o'-lantern
a pumpkin that is hollowed out and has a face carved into it and a candle in the bottom. Jack-o'-lanterns are used at Halloween as lamps or decorations.
jackpot
the largest or final prize in a game or contest.
jack rabbit
a large hare of the western United States. Jack rabbits have long ears and very long, strong back legs.
Jacuzzi
trademark for a type of bath that has underwater jets. The jets shoot air into the water, making it whirl around.
jade
1
a hard green stone or the jewelry or works of art made from it.
jagged
having points that are sharp and uneven.
jaguar
a large mammal with short yellow fur and black rings. Jaguars are carnivores that hunt or fish for food. They live in the southern United States and Central and South America. Jaguars are closely related to lions, tigers, and other big cats. They are sometimes called panthers.
jail
a building in which a government keeps people who are waiting for a trial or who have been found guilty of breaking the law. [2 definitions]
jailbird
(informal) a person who is or who has been locked up in jail; convict.
jam
1
to force or pack tightly into a small space. [8 definitions]
jam
2
a sweet spread made by cooking crushed fruit and sugar.
Jamaica
an island country in the West Indies, in the Caribbean Sea. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.
Jan.
abbreviation of "January."
jangle
to make a harsh, clashing sound. [4 definitions]
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