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Vocabulary Entry
jackstraw
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A game or a set of thin, slender sticks or straws that players try to remove from a pile without disturbing others.
Example Sentences
"The children gathered around to play a game of jackstraws."
"He won by carefully sliding out a single jackstraw without toppling the rest."
"Jackstraws can be a fun way to improve hand-eye coordination."
V
verb
To throw or scatter in a random manner; also can refer to the act of playing the game jackstraws.
Example Sentences
"They jackstrawed the pieces across the table before starting the game."
"He jackstrawed the marbles everywhere, making it difficult to play."
"The children jackstrawed the sticks as they prepared for their game."