(architecture) A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.
bootjack
bootjack
noun
a V-shaped, or forked, device for pulling off boots.
bootjacks
bootjacks
noun
plural of bootjack
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bootjack
djokjakarta
forjaskit
forjesket
getmjlkost
jackassification
jackassification
noun
(nonce word) The condition or process of being or becoming a jackass (stupid person).
jackboot
jackboot
noun
(informal, by extension) The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy.
A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.
verb
(intransitive) To march in jackboots.
(transitive) To stamp on with a jackboot.
jackbooted
jackbooted
adj
(figuratively) Authoritarian or oppressive, especially in a cruel or violent manner.
Wearing jackboots.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jackboot
jackboots
jackboots
noun
plural of jackboot
jackpot
jackpot
noun
(Western US) A difficult situation.
(forestry) A concentration of surface wood or fuel.
(pinball) A large accumulated point bonus, originally awarded after a long set of actions but now often easily available in multiball modes.
A jumble of felled timber.
A large cash prize or money.
A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
An unexpected windfall or reward.
verb
(of a slot machine, intransitive) To issue a jackpot.
jackpots
jackpots
noun
plural of jackpot
jacksonite
jacksonite
Noun
A Jacksonian.
jacksonport
jacksontown
jackstock
jackstone
jackstone
noun
A jack; one of the playing pieces in the game of jacks.
jackstones
jackstones
noun
plural of jackstone
jenkintown
jestbook
jestbook
noun
joke book
jestingstock
jockette
jockette
noun
(US, slang) The female equivalent of a jock.
(informal, dated) A female jockey.
jockettes
jockettes
noun
plural of jockette
jockstrap
jockstrap
noun
(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
jockstraps
jockstraps
noun
plural of jockstrap
jockteleg
jockteleg
noun
(Scotland, archaic) A folding knife.
jogjakarta
jokelet
jokesmith
jokesmith
noun
(humorous) A person who devises jokes.
jokester
jokester
noun
A person who plays practical jokes.
A person who tells jokes; a joker.
Jester, court jester.
jokesters
jokesters
noun
plural of jokester
jokiest
jokiest
adj
superlative form of joky: most joky
jokist
jokist
noun
(archaic) A joker; one who plays jokes.
jokjakarta
joktaleg
joktan
joystick
joystick
noun
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.
verb
(rare) To manoeuvre by means of a joystick.
joysticks
joysticks
noun
plural of joystick
keratoconjunctivitis
keratoconjunctivitis
noun
(pathology) An inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva.
khojent
kjeldahlization
koggelmannetje
koggelmannetje
noun
(South Africa) The lizard Agama atra.
komitadji
komitaji
komitaji
noun
Alternative spelling of comitadji
kommetje
kommetje
noun
(South Africa) A handleless glazed earthenware basin, used as a drinking utensil.
kortrijk
outjockey
outjockey
verb
(transitive) To outdo; to outvie.
outjockeyed
outjockeyed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of outjockey
outjockeying
outjockeying
verb
present participle of outjockey
overjacket
rajkot
rajkot
Proper noun
A large city in India, in the state of Gujarat.
stockjobber
stockjobber
noun
(Britain, derogatory, trading) An unscrupulous stockbroker.
(chiefly Britain, trading) A stock exchange worker who deals only with brokers.
stockjobbers
stockjobbers
noun
plural of stockjobber
stockjobbery
stockjobbing
stockjobbing
noun
(trading, dated) Making markets in equity securities; dealing in stocks and shares.
stockjudging
stolkjaerre
stolkjaerre
noun
A two-wheeled cart used in Norway, having a front seat for two people and a rear seat for the driver.