Jackstones (Noun)
Meaning 1
Game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She gathered her jackstones and began to play, bouncing the small rubber ball on the sidewalk in front of her.
- The player's goal was to pick up all five jackstones before the ball bounced twice on the ground.
- After a few minutes of watching, the little girl finally mastered the art of scooping up four jackstones between bounces.
- She was skilled at the game and quickly gathered all her jackstones in a single round.
- The group of children laughingly cheered each other on as they played jackstones on the playground.