A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
The large fruit from this tree.
jacklighter
jacklighter
noun
A hunter who jacklights.
jackrabbit
jackrabbit
noun
any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus
verb
(US) To make a sudden, rapid movement
jackrabbits
jackrabbits
noun
plural of jackrabbit
jacksonport
jackstraw
jackstraw
adj
(obsolete, of a person) Of no substance or worth.
Resembling a bundle of jackstraws that has been strewn on a surface.
noun
(dated) An insignificant person.
(usually plural) One of the pieces used for the game called jackstraws or pick-up sticks.
jackstraws
jackstraws
noun
plural of jackstraw
jacktar
jacktar
noun
(Britain) A sailor in the Royal Navy.
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
keratoconjunctivitis
keratoconjunctivitis
noun
(pathology) An inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva.
leatherjacket
leatherjacket
noun
Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack
Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish
The larva of some crane flies
lumberjacket
lumberjacket
noun
A lumberjack shirt.
natterjack
natterjack
noun
A toad of species Bufo calamita (or Epidalea calamita), known for its running lizard-like gait and very loud mating call.
overjacket
rattlejack
redjacket
rejacket
rejacket
verb
(transitive) To cover (a book, etc.) with a new jacket.
rejacketing
rejacketing
verb
present participle of rejacket
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
straightjacket
straightjacket
noun
Misspelling of straitjacket.
straitjacket
straitjacket
noun
(figurative) Any situation seen as confining or restricting.
A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
verb
(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.