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noun

jacks

jaks
noun
1
A children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball.
"The kids played jacks on the porch all afternoon."

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In plain EnglishA classic playground game using small star-shaped pieces (jackstones) and a bouncy ball.

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