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Synonyms for blackjack

Noun

1. blackjack oak, blackjack, jack oak, Quercus marilandica, scrub oak
usage: a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad 3-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
2. blackjack, cosh, sap, bludgeon
usage: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
3. blackjack, twenty-one, vingt-et-un, card game, cards
usage: a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the bank up to but not exceeding 21

Verb

1. blackmail, blackjack, pressure, influence, act upon, work
usage: exert pressure on someone through threats
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