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n 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 n a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible …

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  1. n 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 n a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people n a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship n 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 v exert pressure on someone through threats