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blackjack
The term carries three distinct semantic identities. In a gaming context, it evokes the high-stakes atmosphere of a casino, focusing on risk and mathematical probability. It is used both for the specific hand of 21 and the game itself.
When referring to the weapon, the word suggests a clandestine or authoritative force, often associated with mid-century law enforcement or street combat. In the botanical sense, it describes a specific material quality of hardness and deep pigmentation, typically used in specialized woodworking.
Meanings
Examples
I will bet fifty dollars on this hand of blackjack.
The dealer hit a twenty one and won the round of blackjack.
The detective found a leather blackjack hidden in the suspect's drawer.
He felt the weight of the blackjack in his pocket as he approached the alley.
The officer used a blackjack to subdue the unruly prisoner.
This cabinet is crafted from high quality blackjack wood.
Blackjack is prized by woodworkers for its durability and deep color.