Meaning of the word blackjack in English

What does blackjack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blackjack

US /ˈblæk.dʒæk/
UK /ˈblæk.dʒæk/

Noun

1.

a card game in which players try to obtain cards with a face value totaling 21 or as close as possible to 21 without going over

Example:
We played a few rounds of blackjack at the casino.
He hit blackjack on his first two cards.
2.

a short, leather-covered club, often weighted, used as a weapon

Example:
The assailant used a blackjack to strike his victim.
He carried a small blackjack for self-defense.