Jack - Tools and Devices

Tools and Devices

  • Jack (device), a device used to lift heavy objects
  • Jack plane, a tool for smoothing wood
  • Jackhammer, a portable percussive drill
  • Pocket knife, a folding knife called a Jackknife
  • Roasting jack, a device for turning a spit

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