blackjack
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- n a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
- n a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
- n a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
- n a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21
- v exert pressure on someone through threats
- Reports Victoria Owner George Wynberg: "This summer we had what I think was the biggest blackjack hand ever dealt in the world$26,500.
- If you have to gamble, do it fast and do it social: craps, roulette, a sports bet, a 45-minute round of blackjack you set a timer to.
- And with a wide range of after-market applications including Facebook, a blackjack game and a GPS navigation program it should also be a lot more fun to use.