Jackstraw (Noun)
Meaning
A thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The child picked up a single jackstraw, carefully avoiding movement of the surrounding pile.
- The pile of jackstraws scattered all over the floor after she made a wrong move.
- To increase the odds of winning, pick up the loose jackstraws first in the game.
- One misplaced jackstraw was all it took to bring the entire tower crashing down.
- Carefully slide your pick under a jackstraw and lift straight up to avoid disturbing the others.