| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| jab | verb t. | To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t., A thrust or stab. |
| jag | noun | A notch; a cleft; a barb; a ragged or sharp protuberance; a denticulation., A part broken off; a fragment., A cleft or division., To cut into notches or teeth like those of a saw; to notch., A small load, as of hay or grain in the straw, or of ore., To carry, as a load; as, to jag hay, etc. |
| jah | noun | Jehovah. |
| jak | noun | see Ils Jack. |
| jam | noun | A kind of frock for children., See Jamb., To press into a close or tight position; to crowd; to squeeze; to wedge in., To crush or bruise; as, to jam a finger in the crack of a door., To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback., A mass of people or objects crowded together; also, the pressure from a crowd; a crush; as, a jam in a street; a jam of logs in a river., An injury caused by jamming., A preserve of fruit boiled with sugar and water; as, raspberry jam; currant jam; grape jam. |
| jan | noun | One of intermediate order between angels and men. |
| jar | noun | A turn. [Only in phrase.], A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar., The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves., To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears., To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute., To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one’s faith., To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off., A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds., Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement., A regular vibration, as of a pendulum., In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed. |
| jaw | noun | One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth., Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering., In the plural, the mouth., Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death., A notch or opening., A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard., One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine., The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast., Impudent or abusive talk., To scold; to clamor., To assail or abuse by scolding. |
| jay | noun | Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, and usually have a crest. |
| jee | verb t. & i. | See Gee. |
| jeg | noun | See Jig, 6. |
| jet | noun | Same as 2d Get., A variety of lignite, of a very compact texture and velvet black color, susceptible of a good polish, and often wrought into mourning jewelry, toys, buttons, etc. Formerly called also black amber., A shooting forth; a spouting; a spurt; a sudden rush or gush, as of water from a pipe, or of flame from an orifice; also, that which issues in a jet., Drift; scope; range, as of an argument., The sprue of a type, which is broken from it when the type is cold., To strut; to walk with a lofty or haughty gait; to be insolent; to obtrude., To jerk; to jolt; to be shaken., To shoot forward or out; to project; to jut out., To spout; to emit in a stream or jet. |
| jew | noun | Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an Israelite. |
| jib | verb i. | A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc., The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended., To move restively backward or sidewise, — said of a horse; to balk. |
| jig | noun | A light, brisk musical movement., A light, humorous piece of writing, esp. in rhyme; a farce in verse; a ballad., A piece of sport; a trick; a prank., A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached., A small machine or handy tool, A contrivance fastened to or inclosing a piece of work, and having hard steel surfaces to guide a tool, as a drill, or to form a shield or templet to work to, as in filing., An apparatus or a machine for jigging ore., To sing to the tune of a jig., To trick or cheat; to cajole; to delude., To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve. See Jigging, n., To cut or form, as a piece of metal, in a jigging machine., To dance a jig; to skip about. |
| jin | noun | Alt. of Jinn |
| job | noun | A sudden thrust or stab; a jab., A piece of chance or occasional work; any definite work undertaken in gross for a fixed price; as, he did the job for a thousand dollars., A public transaction done for private profit; something performed ostensibly as a part of official duty, but really for private gain; a corrupt official business., Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or unfortunately., A situation or opportunity of work; as, he lost his job., To strike or stab with a pointed instrument., To thrust in, as a pointed instrument., To do or cause to be done by separate portions or lots; to sublet (work); as, to job a contract., To buy and sell, as a broker; to purchase of importers or manufacturers for the purpose of selling to retailers; as, to job goods., To hire or let by the job or for a period of service; as, to job a carriage., To do chance work for hire; to work by the piece; to do petty work., To seek private gain under pretense of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage., To carry on the business of a jobber in merchandise or stocks., The hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament; the typical patient man. |
| joe | noun | See Johannes. |
| jog | verb t. | To push or shake with the elbow or hand; to jostle; esp., to push or touch, in order to give notice, to excite one’s attention, or to warn., To suggest to; to notify; to remind; to call the attention of; as, to jog the memory., To cause to jog; to drive at a jog, as a horse. See Jog, v. i., To move by jogs or small shocks, like those of a slow trot; to move slowly, leisurely, or monotonously; — usually with on, sometimes with over., A slight shake; a shake or push intended to give notice or awaken attention; a push; a jolt., A rub; a slight stop; an obstruction; hence, an irregularity in motion of from; a hitch; a break in the direction of a line or the surface of a plane. |
| jot | noun | An iota; a point; a tittle; the smallest particle. Cf. Bit, n., To set down; to make a brief note of; — usually followed by down. |
| joy | noun | The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight., That which causes joy or happiness., The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity., To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult., To give joy to; to congratulate., To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate., To enjoy. |
| jub | noun | A vessel for holding ale or wine; a jug. |
| jug | noun | A vessel, usually of coarse earthenware, with a swelling belly and narrow mouth, and having a handle on one side., A pitcher; a ewer., A prison; a jail; a lockup., To seethe or stew, as in a jug or jar placed in boiling water; as, to jug a hare., To commit to jail; to imprison., To utter a sound resembling this word, as certain birds do, especially the nightingale., To nestle or collect together in a covey; — said of quails and partridges. |
| jut | verb i. | To shoot out or forward; to project beyond the main body; as, the jutting part of a building., To butt., That which projects or juts; a projection., A shove; a push. |