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English footballer (born 1999)
Jack Roles (born 26 February 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club South Shields. Born in England
Jack_Roles
Jack Black's roles in films, TV series, and video games
Jack Black is an American actor. The following are his roles in film, television series, voice work and video games. Notes Shard with cast Shard with Dwayne
Jack_Black_filmography
English actor (born 1973)
Jack Arthur Davenport (born 1 March 1973) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series This Life and Coupling, and as
Jack_Davenport
American actor (1926–2026)
adopting the stage name Jack Taylor, he began his acting career in small roles on 1950s American television shows such as The Jack Benny Program and Sheena
Jack_Taylor_(actor)
American actor and filmmaker (born 1937)
thirty-one different varieties of roles you can play."He told his new agent, Sandy Bresler, to find him unusual roles so he could stretch his acting skill:
Jack_Nicholson
British actor (born 1990)
and had leading roles in the BBC miniseries The Passing Bells (2014) and War & Peace (2016). Other screen roles include the title role as golfing legend
Jack_Lowden
2026 American film
Amazon Prime Video television series Jack Ryan (2018–2023). The film stars Krasinski reprising his role as Jack Ryan, alongside Wendell Pierce, Michael
Jack_Ryan:_Ghost_War
American actor (born 2003)
Jack Dylan Grazer (born September 3, 2003) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the horror film It (2017) and its 2019 sequel, the DC Extended
Jack_Dylan_Grazer
English actor
Jack Alexander Huston (born 7 December 1982) is an English actor and director. He is best known for his role as Richard Harrow in the HBO television drama
Jack_Huston
American actor (born 1992)
Jack Henry Quaid (born April 24, 1992) is an American actor. The son of actors Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, he is also the nephew of character actor Randy
Jack_Quaid
American actor, comedian, singer, and musician (born 1969)
Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. He has played leading roles in family and comedy
Jack_Black
American actor (1920–2006)
Jack Warden (born John Warden Lebzelter Jr.; September 18, 1920 – July 19, 2006) was an American actor who worked in film and television. He was nominated
Jack_Warden
American television series (2018–2023)
reprise their roles as Jack Ryan and James Greer, respectively. The studio entered early negotiations with Michael Kelly to also return in his role from the
Jack_Ryan_(TV_series)
English actor and singer (1952–2006)
enrolled both Jack and Arthur at the Barbara Speake Stage School, an independent school in Acton, west London. The Wild brothers sought acting roles to supplement
Jack_Wild
English actor
Jacqueline Wilson, in which he played the role of Samuel Buscombe. In 2019, he appeared in episodic roles in the television shows Father Brown and The
Jack_Wolfe_(actor)
British actor
Jack Bannon is an English actor, known for his roles as Sam Thursday on the ITV drama series Endeavour (from 2013) and as Alfred Pennyworth on the Epix
Jack_Bannon_(English_actor)
American actor (1926–2011)
Jack Edward Garner (né Bumgarner; September 19, 1926 – September 13, 2011) was an American golf pro and part-time actor. He was the elder brother of James
Jack_Garner
American actor
Jack Evan Noseworthy Jr. is an American actor from Massachusetts. He is known for his roles in films such as Event Horizon, U-571, Barb Wire, and for
Jack_Noseworthy
American actor (born 1980)
rose to prominence for his roles in the romantic comedies The Princess Diaries 2 (2004) and Just My Luck (2006). His roles include Cinderella's Prince
Chris_Pine
American actor (1922–2012)
McCartney, Anthony (December 25, 2012). "Jack Klugman, 1922–2012: S. Philly native had 2 famous TV roles". Philadelphia Inquirer. Associated Press.
Jack_Klugman
American actor (1943–1996)
Marvin John "Jack" Nance (December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996) was an American actor. A frequent collaborator of filmmaker David Lynch, he starred in
Jack_Nance
Surname list
Albie Roles (1921–2012), English footballer Barbara Roles (born 1941), American figure skater Jack Roles (born 1999), English footballer Natalie Roles (born
Roles_(surname)
Thriller television series
(stylised as H/JACK) is a thriller television series created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, with Idris Elba starring in the lead role. It premiered
Hijack_(TV_series)
American businessman and entrepreneur
participated in some of those investments. Additionally, both Jack and Sam Altman had roles with Hydrazine Capital. Their brother, Max Altman, worked as
Jack_Altman_(investor)
American actor (born 1992)
Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard. His first role was in the 2006 film The Benchwarmers. He then had minor roles in the multi-genre film Promising Young Woman
Ray_Nicholson
American actor and comedian (born 1973)
Jack McBrayer (/məkˈbreɪ.ər/; born May 27, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He gained national exposure for his portrayal of Kenneth Parcell in
Jack_McBrayer
American actor, writer, and producer
Jack Plotnick is an American film and television actor, writer, and producer. Notable main television roles include Lovespring International, Drawn Together
Jack_Plotnick
Upcoming film by Jake Kasdan
returning to write and direct, and Johnson, Jack Black, Hart, and Karen Gillan set to reprise their roles. In October 2025, Brittany O'Grady and Burn
Jumanji:_Open_World
American actor (born 1996)
Jack Alcott (born October 24, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles on the Showtime miniseries The Good Lord Bird (2020) and as Harrison
Jack_Alcott
2025 Indian action comedy film by Bhaskar
Jack is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language spy action comedy film written and directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar and produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad under the banner
Jack_(2025_film)
American actor (born 1942)
typecast in villainous roles, Sarandon accepted various roles of other types during the years to come, portraying the title role of Christ in the television
Chris_Sarandon
American actor
Jack Schumacher is an American actor, best known for his role as Yancy Grey in Netflix the western drama, Ransom Canyon (2025). Schumacher made his television
Jack_Schumacher_(actor)
American actor (1934–2005)
Jack Colvin (October 13, 1934 – December 1, 2005) was an American character actor of theater, film and TV. He is best known for the role of the tabloid
Jack_Colvin
British actor
Jack Veal (born 12 June 2007) is an English actor known for his role as Kid Loki in Loki (2021). Jack Veal was born on 12 June 2007, in London. In 2018
Jack_Veal
American actor (born 1967)
is known for his television roles as Charles Brooks in Younger, Trevor Langan in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Jack Boyle in Blue Bloods. Hermann
Peter_Hermann_(actor)
American actor
supporting roles or bit parts in films like King Creole (1958) with Elvis Presley (in a crucial role as a mute gang member), Spartacus (1960, his role went
Jack_Grinnage
English actor
Jack Cutmore Scott (born 16 April 1987) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Frederick "Freddy" Crane in the Paramount+ series Frasier. Born
Jack_Cutmore-Scott
American actor (1907-1981)
status as one of eleven peers who have won both awards for the same role. His other roles include Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Jack_Albertson
Few Good Men, Dark City and most notably Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24. He is known for his voice roles in the Call of Duty and Metal Gear video
Kiefer_Sutherland_filmography
Social role associated with gender or sex
cultures. In addition, gender roles (and perceived gender roles) vary based on a person's race or ethnicity. Gender roles influence a wide range of human
Gender_role
English actor (born 1985)
Jack Donnelly (born 28 October 1985) is an English actor, best known for his role in BBC series Atlantis, in which he played the role of Jason. Donnelly
Jack_Donnelly
English actor
Jack Michael McMullen (born 22 February 1991) is an English actor and writer, best known for his roles in Brookside (2002–2003), Doctors (2006), Grange
Jack_McMullen
American actor (1925–2001)
was an American actor. Considered proficient in both dramatic and comic roles, he was known for his anxious, middle-class everyman screen persona in comedy-drama
Jack_Lemmon
English actor (born 1990)
Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. Known for his roles as dark, volatile and menacing characters, he has received various accolades
Jack_O'Connell_(actor)
American actor and producer (born 1996)
The Thundermans (2013–2018). Griffo reprised his role in its spinoff. Griffo also had starring roles in the network's original movies The Thundermans
Jack_Griffo
American actor (born 1942)
for his roles as Officer Jim Reed on the television series Adam-12, Captain "Boxey" Troy on Galactica 1980, and IASA Colonel John Robert "Jack" Crichton
Kent_McCord
American actor (born 1977)
(2006–2010). After appearing in main roles in the series Mob City (2013), Chosen (2013), and The Whispers (2015), he starred as Jack Pearson on This Is Us (2016–2022)
Milo_Ventimiglia
Indian actor (born 1958)
Jack Gaud (1958 – 8 June 2000) was an Indian actor, film producer and military personnel known mostly for portrayal of negative roles in Hindi cinema
Jack_Gaud
American actor and former professional boxer (b. 1943)
Jack O'Halloran (born April 8, 1943) is an American actor and former professional boxer. As a heavyweight, he fought in 57 professional boxing matches
Jack_O'Halloran
Irish actor (born 1992)
Jack Reynor (born 23 January 1992) is an American-born Irish actor. He won the IFTA Award for Best Lead Actor – Film for his performance in What Richard
Jack_Reynor
Canadian-born American film executive (1892–1978)
Jack Leonard Warner (born Jacob Warner; August 2, 1892 – September 9, 1978) was a Canadian-born American film executive, who was the president and driving
Jack_L._Warner
English actor
Pictures film Redeeming Love. He is also known for his roles in the HBO television series Gentleman Jack and the Channel 4 legal drama Patience. Lewis was
Tom_Lewis_(actor)
Japanese and American actor (1933–2006)
for his voice-acting roles, including Mr. Yamaguchi in Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, Aku in the first four seasons of Samurai Jack (2001–04), and Iroh in
Mako_(actor)
American actor
Jack Blessing (July 29, 1951 – November 14, 2017) was an American film and television actor. He was notable for his roles as MacGillicuddy on Moonlighting
Jack_Blessing
American actor (1898–1979)
Seven Keys to Baldpate. Phillip Terry took the role. He subsequently went into real estate, taking guest roles in television series over the next couple of
Jack_Haley
Flag of the United Kingdom
The Union Jack or Union Flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom. While no law has been passed making the Union Flag the national flag of the United
Union_Jack
American actor (1919–2006)
nominated for three Academy Awards, all for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for his roles in Sudden Fear (1952) and Shane (1953), and winning almost 40 years
Jack_Palance
American actor (1920–1998)
Ryan (December 30, 1920 – January 21, 1998), best known by his stage name, Jack Lord, was an American television, film and Broadway actor, director and producer
Jack_Lord
American actor (born 1961)
The Series, and portrayed Jack Torrance in the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining. He had a recurring role on iZombie as Vaughn du Clark
Steven_Weber
American actor (born 1995)
film's main roles, Teddy. Coppola filmed him as he read through the lines and this became his audition tape; he eventually won the role. After he was
Jack_Kilmer
American actor (born 1975)
December 29, 1975) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the films In & Out (1997), The Faculty (1998), Outside Providence, Anywhere
Shawn_Hatosy
Irish actor
known for his television roles as Hal Yorke in BBC Three's Being Human, DC Albert Flight in the BBC's Ripper Street, DS Jack Weston in Channel 5's Suspects
Damien_Molony
One actor playing two or more roles
dual role (also known as a double role) is an instance of one actor playing two roles in a single production. Dual roles (or a larger number of roles for
Dual_role
Irish actor (born 1992)
Jack Gleeson (born 20 May 1992) is an Irish actor. He is best known for portraying Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO television series Game of Thrones (2011–2014)
Jack_Gleeson
American actor (born 1940)
Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Brolin is known for his TV roles such as Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–76), Peter McDermott on
James_Brolin
British actor (1937–1997)
Jack Purvis (13 July 1937 – 21 November 1997) was a British actor. Purvis had dwarfism, and at 4 feet 2 inches (1.27 m) was mainly cast in roles requiring
Jack_Purvis_(actor)
adding glamour in frequently uncredited roles. Her Carry On roles were all uncredited: Cruising, Cabby, Jack, and Spying. Dominique Don (born 1944) (4)
List of Carry On films cast members
List_of_Carry_On_films_cast_members
American actress
American film actor, screenwriter, and producer, known for her roles in the Billy Jack films of the 1970s. Taylor was born in 1932 in Winner, South Dakota
Delores_Taylor
2014 American action thriller film
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a 2014 American action thriller film based on the character Jack Ryan created by author Tom Clancy. It is the fifth film
Jack_Ryan:_Shadow_Recruit
Actor who predominantly plays distinctive or eccentric characters
a "chameleon", or may be known for playing the same type of roles. Character actor roles are more substantial than bit parts or non-speaking extras. The
Character_actor
English comedian, actor, presenter and writer (born 1988)
Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall (born 7 July 1988) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television personality. He is known for his roles as JP in the
Jack_Whitehall
American actor (born 1975)
(2019), Black Mirror: episode "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" (2019), Alone (2021), No One Gets Out Alive (2021), Jack Ryan (2022), White House Plumbers (2023)
Marc_Menchaca
American series of action films depicting the character created by Tom Clancy
reprise their roles as Jack Ryan and James Greer, respectively. The studio entered early negotiations with Michael Kelly to also return in his role from the
Jack_Ryan_(franchise)
American actor (born 1964)
American actor. He is best known for his work in television, including the roles Burt Chance on the Fox sitcom Raising Hope, for which he was nominated for
Garret_Dillahunt
British actor
Towers, Emily (24 February 2024). "Jack Farthing from The Serial Killer's Wife: Co-star lover and all his roles to date". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved
Jack_Farthing
American animated television series
Asian-American Roles, Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2021. "CI". Samurai Jack. Season 5. Episode
Samurai_Jack
English actor (born 1987)
Jack Doolan (born 28 July 1987) is an English actor. He is best known for portraying Tyler Boyce in the BBC sitcom The Green Green Grass alongside John
Jack_Doolan_(actor)
Canadian comedian and actor
Jack Innanen (born April 7, 1999) is a Canadian comedian and actor. Innanen was born in Toronto on April 7, 1999, and raised in Cambridge, Ontario, where
Jack_Innanen
American voice actor and radio personality (1930–2021)
Jack Angel (October 24, 1930 – October 18, 2021) was an American voice actor and radio personality. Angel voiced characters in shows by Hasbro and Hanna-Barbera
Jack_Angel
Upcoming American horror film by John Krasinski
Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe reprise their roles from Part II, with Jack O'Connell, Katy O'Brian, and Jason Clarke joining the cast.
A_Quiet_Place_Part_III
American writer (1922–1969)
Lebris de Kérouac (/ˈkɛru.æk/; March 12, 1922 – October 21, 1969), known as Jack Kerouac, was an American novelist and poet who, alongside William S. Burroughs
Jack_Kerouac
American nightclub owner and murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald (1911–1967)
Jack Leon Ruby (born Jacob Rubenstein; c. March 25, 1911 – January 3, 1967) was an American nightclub owner. He killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin
Jack_Ruby
American actor (born 1959)
films New Jack City (1991), Airheads (1994), Steel (1997), and Light It Up (1999). He experienced a career resurgence with a main role as Jack Richmond
Judd_Nelson
Canadian actor
prominence with the main role of Jack Landors, the Red Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D.. Since then, he has had a variety of roles in several films and television
Brandon_Jay_McLaren
American actor (1954–2026)
He began with small, uncredited roles in Stripes and Conan the Barbarian. He received recognition in a small role in Lost in America, playing an ex-convict
Donald_Gibb
British actor (born 1985)
via www.imdb.com. "Dear Lupin, theatre review: James and Jack Fox's rapport suits witty roles splendidly". 5 August 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2024. "Dear
Jack_Fox_(actor)
Upcoming war film by Aaron Schneider
Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue reprising their roles from the first, alongside Jack Patten. James Udom, Jonathan von Mering, Johnathon Schaech
Greyhound_2
American television series
Peacock. It is an adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name and stars Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer. The series premiered on February 8, 2026. In April
The_'Burbs_(TV_series)
American actress
She had a major recurring role on Heroes as Sandra Bennet, wife of Primatech operative Noah Bennet (Jack Coleman). Her roles in film include appearances
Ashley_Crow
American actor and director (born 1962)
television roles include Homefront (1991–1993), Maggie (1998–1999), Jack & Bobby (2004–2005), and neXt (2020). He has also had recurring roles in shows
John_Slattery
Australian actor
Jack Martin is an Australian actor. He is best known for his role as Ben Hall in the feature film The Legend of Ben Hall. Martin first appeared in Channel
Jack Martin (Australian actor)
Jack_Martin_(Australian_actor)
American fast-food restaurant chain
Jack in the Box, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain founded on February 21, 1951, by Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California, where it
Jack_in_the_Box
American musician (born 1975)
Official site of the Dead Weather Jack White on Charlie Rose Jack White discography at Discogs Jack White at IMDb Jack White collected news and commentary
Jack_White
American actor (born 1969)
Agent Mike November in the Prime Video thriller series Jack Ryan and reprised the role in Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026). He also stars as CIA Deputy Director
Michael_Kelly_(actor)
Scottish actor (born 1962)
(1999–2008). His television roles include Dr Iain McCallum in McCallum (1995–1998); the title character in Rebus (2000–2001); Jack Roper in New Street Law
John_Hannah_(actor)
2012 film by Christopher McQuarrie
Jack Reacher is a 2012 American action thriller film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Tom Cruise and based on Lee Child's novel
Jack_Reacher_(film)
American actor (born 1977)
Nuremberg (2025). He had a supporting role as Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji film series (2017–2019). Hanks had a main role as Jack Bailey on the Fox series The Good
Colin_Hanks
Fictional character from Doctor Who and Torchwood
Subsequent to this, Jack became the central character in the adult-themed Torchwood, which aired from 2006 to 2011. Barrowman reprised the role for appearances
Jack_Harkness
American actress (born 1994)
professional roles as a teenager, acting in the television series One Life to Live and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her first roles of note were
Erin_Moriarty
Newfoundland writer, actor and producer (born 1977)
from Bell Island, Newfoundland. He is best known for his roles in the series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Republic of Doyle, Saint-Pierre and The Book of Negroes
Allan_Hawco
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : patronymic from Jack.
Female
Native American
Native American Tupi name JACI means "moon."
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American Hebrew Polish English
Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel.
Girl/Female
Australian, Netherlands, Portuguese
Variant of Jack
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Jack; He who Supplants; Diminutive of Jack; Supplanter
Male
English
Originally a short form of surnames, mostly Scottish, beginning with Mac-, MACK means "son of," it is now sometimes given as a forename.Â
Male
Polish
Modern form of Polish Jacenty, JACEK means "hyacinth flower."
Male
English
Scottish form of English Jack, JOCK means "God is gracious."
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a maker of sacks or bags, from Old English sacc, Middle High German sack, German Sack ‘sack’. Bahlow also suggests someone who carried sacks.German : topographic from Middle High German sack ‘sack’, ‘end of a valley or area of cultivation’.Dutch : from a reduced form of the personal name Zacharias.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : from an acronym of the Hebrew phrase Zera Keshodim ‘Seed of the Holy’ (referring to martyred ancestors), or from a short form of the personal name Isaac.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and English
Scottish and English : from a Middle English personal name, Jakke, from Old French Jacques, the usual French form of Latin Jacobus, which is the source of both Jacob and James. As a family name in Britain, this is almost exclusively Scottish.English and Welsh : from the same personal name as 1, taken as a pet form of John.German (also Jäck) : from a short form of the personal name Jacob.Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.
Surname or Lastname
English (Kentish)
English (Kentish) : from a medieval personal name, Pack, possibly a survival of the Old English personal name Pacca, although this is found only as a place name element and appears to have died out fairly early on in the Old English period. The Middle English personal name is more likely to be a derivative of the Latin Christian name Paschalis (see Pascal).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a wholesale trader, from German Pack ‘package’ (see Packer).Anglicized form of Dutch Pak.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss
Son of Jack; He who Supplants; God has been Gracious; Has Shown Favor; Based on John or Jacques; God is Gracious
Female
English
Pet form of English Jackalyn, JACKI means "supplanter."
Male
English
Probably originally an Anglicized form of French Jacques, JACK means "supplanter," it is now considered a pet form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
Male
Finnish
Short form of Finnish Jaako, JAAK means "supplanter."
Surname or Lastname
English (Cornwall and Wales)
English (Cornwall and Wales) : variant of Jack.Czech (JaÄka), Polish, and German (of Slavic origin) : from a pet form (Czech JaÄ, Polish Jacz) of any of the various Slavic personal names beginning with Ja-, for example Jakub, Jan, Jacenty (see Jacek).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English bakke ‘back’ (Old English bæc), hence a nickname for someone with a hunched back or some other noticeable peculiarity of the back or spine, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or ridge, or at the rear of a settlement.English : from the Old English personal name Bacca, which was still in use in the 12th century. It is of uncertain origin, but may have been a byname in the same sense as 1.English : nickname from Middle English bakke ‘bat’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), from some fancied resemblance to the animal.Altered spelling of Bach 1, 2, or 6.North German : from Middle Low German back ‘kneading trough’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such vessels.Americanized spelling of Norwegian Bakk(e) (see Bakke).
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Godly
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an Old English personal name, Dæcca.Dutch : metonymic occupational name for a roofer, from dack, a variant of deck ‘roof’. Compare De decker.
Male
English
Short form of English Zackary, ZACK means "whom Jehovah remembered."Â
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
Girl/Female
Latin
Bringer of joy, brings joy. Happy.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Pridmore.
Boy/Male
Indian
Undestroyable
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Vishnu
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Lord Siva
Girl/Female
French
Honor. Good name and integrity.
Girl/Female
American, British, Chinese, English, Irish
Clever; Curly-haired
Male
Dutch
, famous war.
Girl/Female
Greek
Pure. Clear.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Intelligent; Life
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
JACK ROLES
n.
A machine or contrivance for turning a spit; a smoke jack, or kitchen jack.
v. i.
To hunt game at night by means of a jack. See 2d Jack, n., 4, n.
n.
An envelope, or wrapping, of sheets used in hydropathic practice, called dry pack, wet pack, cold pack, etc., according to the method of treatment.
n.
To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack; to press into close order or narrow compass; as to pack goods in a box; to pack fish.
n.
A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack.
n.
A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat.
n.
A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught.
n.
A mechanical contrivance, an auxiliary machine, or a subordinate part of a machine, rendering convenient service, and often supplying the place of a boy or attendant who was commonly called Jack
v. i.
To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books.
n.
A flag, containing only the union, without the fly, usually hoisted on a jack staff at the bowsprit cap; -- called also union jack. The American jack is a small blue flag, with a star for each State.
v. t.
To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
a.
Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements.
v. t.
To move or lift, as a house, by means of a jack or jacks. See 2d Jack, n., 5.
n.
A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
adv.
In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back.
v. i.
To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document.
n.
A bar of iron athwart ships at a topgallant masthead, to support a royal mast, and give spread to the royal shrouds; -- called also jack crosstree.
v. t.
To put in a sack; to bag; as, to sack corn.
n.
see Ils Jack.
n.
See Jack-with-a-lantern, under 2d Jack.