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jackstones Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A traditional children's game of dexterity in which players toss a small object or ball into the air and attempt to scoop up small six-pronged metal or plastic pieces from a flat surface before catching it.
Usage Example
"The children sat in a circle on the porch playing a lively game of jacks."
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jacks
knucklebones
Strong
fivestones
chuckstones
dibs
• noun (Context 2)
The small pebbles, knucklebones, or six-pointed metal or plastic pieces tossed and picked up in the game of jacks (plural of jackstone).
Usage Example
"She kept a cloth pouch filled with brass jacks and a small rubber ball in her desk drawer."
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jacks
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jackstones. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jackstones