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Jack: A receptical for a plug used to interconnect electronic devices.

Jack Daniels: A whiskey of the bourbon type, made in Tennessee, which is perhaps the most famous whiskey made in America. The Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, dates from 1866 and is the o . . . View Full Definition

Jack Manders: Same as field goal. (Jack Manders was a field goal kicker for the Chicago Bears back in the 1930s, so this term is pretty much dated.)

Mesh Jacket: An open-weave, protective apparel for motorcycle riders that allows air to circulate through the garment offering ventilation and cooler riding for hot, summer temperatures. Most notably us . . . View Full Definition

Applejack: An apple brandy produced principally in the United States and France. A version produced in Normandy, Calvados, is of very high quality. Also known as 'Jersey lighting' and 'hard cider'. Mad . . . View Full Definition

Banana Jacks: A set of connectors in which 4 spring contacts are wrapped vertically around a central pin like a banana peel. When inserted into the receptacle jack it maintains a strong and consistent con . . . View Full Definition

Leveling Jack: Small jacks (usually screw jacks) for leveling and holding work on planner beds and similar places.

Audio-Video Jacks: Standard definition Satellite TV system receivers would normally include three jacks: one for the video - composite or S-Video, and two for the sound - one for the right channel and one for . . . View Full Definition

Jackscrew: A device used for leveling the positioning of a motor. These devices are adjustable screws fitting on the base or motor frame. Also a device for removing endshields from a motor assembly.

Jack Rafter: A rafter that spans the distance from the wall plate to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge.