Meaning & use
Jackstone
Last updated
One of the small, six-pronged metal or plastic pieces used, along with a small ball, in the children's game of jacks.
See it in a sentence
She scattered the jackstones on the sidewalk and started the game.
He found an old set of jackstones in his grandmother's attic.
A note on using this word
The game of jackstones dates back to ancient times, when players originally used small bones ("knucklebones") instead of metal pieces.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Jackstone”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.