blackjack - noun

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

a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship

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

blackjack - verb

• exert pressure on someone through threats

blackjack - thesaurus

blackmail   cosh   pressure   sap