| 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 jacket is a short coat. The top part of a suit is also called a jacket. [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. |
| jade1 |
a hard green stone or the jewelry or works of art made from it. |
| jagged |
having points that are sharp and uneven. |
| jaguar |
A jaguar is a large, wild cat with short, yellow fur and black spots. Jaguars are hunters, and they eat both meat and fish. They are in the same family of animals as lions and tigers, but they live only in North and South America. Jaguars are sometimes called panthers. |
| jail |
A jail is a kind of place. If someone breaks the law, they might have to go to this place and stay there for some time. When people are in jail, they are not free. They cannot leave if they want to or do whatever they want to do. |
| jailbird |
(informal) a person who is or who has been locked up in jail; convict. |
| jam1 |
When you jam something, you push it or pack it into a tight space. [6 definitions] |
| jam2 |
Jam is something sweet that is made with small bits of fruit and sugar. It comes in a jar, and we often put it on bread and toast. |
| Jamaica |
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. Many people visit Jamaica to enjoy its beaches, its music, and its delicious food. Many people make a living in Jamaica by working with the tourists that come to visit. Some people make a living by growing coffee plants or sugar cane. When you have sugar on your cereal, just think that it might have come from the island of Jamaica! |
| Jan. |
abbreviation of "January." |
| jangle |
to make a harsh, clashing sound. [4 definitions] |