Blackjack

Pronunciation

• enPR: blăk'jăk, IPA: /ˈblækdʒæk/

Alternative forms

• black jack, black-jack

Full definition of blackjack

Noun

1. (card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
2. (card games) A hand in the game of blackjack consisting of a face card and an ace.
3. The flag (i.e., a jack) traditionally flown by pirate ships; popularly thought to be a white skull and crossed bones on a black field (the Jolly Roger). In older literature sometimes spelled "black jack".
4. A small, flat, blunt, usually leather-covered instrument loaded with heavy material such as lead or ball bearings.
5. A type of weed, , in the family Compositae.

Verb

1. To strike with a blackjack or similar weapon.