jack-up
jack-up · jack-ups
An increase or rise; usually said of prices, fees, or ratesAn increase or rise; usually said of prices, fees, or rates.
Meaning
2 sensesAn increase or rise; usually said of prices, fees, or rates.
It’s hard to stay in business with the recent jack-up in fuel costs.
(attributive, often)A machine that uses jacks or hydraulic lifts.
a jack-up rig
Origin
Attributive use of verb phrase jack up.Attributive use of verb phrase jack up.
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