jacks
Definition
A children's game played by tossing a small ball into the air and picking up small metal or plastic pieces (jacks) from the ground before the ball bounces.
Plural of 'jack': a mechanical device used for lifting heavy objects, such as a car, by means of a screw, lever, or hydraulic pressure.
Plural of 'jack' in playing cards: a face card depicting a young man, ranking between the ten and the queen.
Examples
She dominated the playground jacks tournament, snatching those spiky stars faster than a caffeinated squirrel.
With a grunt and a trusty set of jacks, he hoisted the minivan like it was auditioning for a superhero movie.
His poker face cracked when his jacks got out-bluffed by a pair of sneaky deuces in the saloon showdown.
The mechanic cursed under his breath as the jacks slipped, turning a quick tire swap into an impromptu limbo contest.