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2jettison noun : a voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship's load in time of distress

jet·ty noun, plural jetties 1 : a pier built to influence the current or to protect a harbor

2 : a landing wharf

Synonyms

dock, float, landing, levee, pier, quay, wharf—more at DOCK

jeu d'es·prit noun, plural jeux d'esprit [ORIGIN: F, lit., play of the mind]

: a witty comment or composition

Jew noun 1 : ISRAELITE

2 : one whose religion is Judaism

— Jew·ish adjective

1jewel noun [ORIGIN: ME juel, fr. AF, dim. of ju, jeu game, play, fr. L jocus game, joke]

1 : an ornament of precious metal

2 : a precious stone : GEMSTONE

3 : one that is highly esteemed

Synonyms

[2] brilliant, gem, gemstone—more at GEM

[3] boast, credit, glory, honor, pride, treasure—more at GLORY

[3] catch, gem, pearl, plum, prize, treasure—more at PRIZE

2jewel verb -eled or -elled; -el·ing or -el·ling : to adorn or equip with jewels

jewel box noun : a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

jew·el·er or jew·el·ler noun : a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles

jew·el·lery chiefly British variant of JEWELRY

jew·el·ry noun : JEWELS; especially : objects of precious metal set with gems and worn for personal adornment

Jew·ry noun : the Jewish people

jg abbreviation junior grade

1jib noun : a triangular sail set on a line running from the bow to the mast

2jib verb jibbed; jib·bing : to refuse to proceed further

1jibe variant of GIBE

2jibe verb jibed; jib·ing : to be in accord : AGREE

Synonyms

accord, agree, answer, check, coincide, comport, conform, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, square, tally—more at CHECK

ji·ca·ma noun : an edible starchy tuber of a tropical American vine of the legume family

jif·fy noun, plural jiffies : a small portion or point of time : MOMENT, INSTANT

Synonyms

flash, instant, minute, moment, second, shake, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink—more at INSTANT

1jig noun 1 : a lively dance in triple rhythm

2 : a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud : TRICK

3 : a device used to hold work during manufacture or assembly

Synonyms

artifice, device, dodge, gimmick, ploy, scheme, sleight, stratagem, trick, wile—more at TRICK

2jig verb jigged; jig·ging : to dance a jig

jig·ger noun 1 : a measure usu. holding 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters) used in mixing drinks

2 : an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty

Synonyms

contraption, contrivance, gadget, gimmick, gizmo—more at GADGET

jig·gle verb jig·gled; jig·gling : to move with quick little jerks

— jiggle noun

jig·saw noun : a machine saw with a narrow vertically reciprocating blade for cutting curved lines

jigsaw puzzle noun : a puzzle consisting of small irregularly cut pieces to be fitted together to form a picture

ji·had noun 1 : a Muslim holy war

2 : a reforming enterprise undertaken with zeal

1jilt verb : to drop (a lover) capriciously or unfeelingly

2jilt noun : one who jilts a lover

jim crow noun, often cap J&C : discrimination against blacks esp. by legal enforcement or traditional sanctions

— jim crow adjective, often cap J&C

— jim crow·ism noun, often cap J&C

1jim–dandy noun : something excellent of its kind

Synonyms

beauty, crackerjack, dandy, knockout, pip; also marvel, wonder; gem, jewel, treasure

2jim–dandy adjective : fine or wonderful of its kind

jim·mies noun plural : tiny rod-shaped bits of usu. chocolate-flavored candy often sprinkled on ice cream

1jimmy noun, plural jimmies : a small crowbar

2jimmy verb jim·mied; jim·my·ing : to force open with a jimmy

Synonyms

prize, pry—more at PRY

jim·son·weed noun, often cap : a coarse poisonous weed related to the tomato that has large trumpet-shaped white or violet flowers

1jingle verb jin·gled; jin·gling : to make a light clinking or tinkling sound

Synonyms

chink,