a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
"The children spent their afternoon playing jacks, skillfully picking up the scattered stones before the bouncing rubber ball hit the ground again."
plural of jack
"The kids spent their break playing jacks, trying to toss and catch the small metal pieces while kicking around a rubber ball."
Alternative form of jakes: an outhouse or lavatory.
A children's game involving picking up objects; knucklebones; jackstones.
In plain English: Jacks are small metal tools used to lift heavy objects by pulling on a handle that raises and lowers them with each pull.
"The kids spent all afternoon playing jacks on the sidewalk."
Usage: Jacks refers to the classic playground game where players toss and catch small metal discs while kicking them with their feet, rather than using fingers or hands alone. This term specifically describes the activity itself or the equipment used in it, distinguishing it from similar games played exclusively by hand.
A patronymic surname, from given names derived from Jack.
"After years of searching for his family tree, Arthur finally discovered that his great-grandfather was actually named Jacks."