noun
a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves
Synonyms
blackjack oak
jack oak
Quercus marilandica
Examples
- tends to form dense thickets
noun
a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle
Synonyms
Examples
- used for hitting people
noun
a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background
Synonyms
black flag
pirate flag
Jolly Roger
Examples
- indicates a pirate ship
noun
a gambling game using cards
Synonyms
twenty-one
vingt-et-un
Examples
- the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21
verb
exert pressure on someone through threats
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