jascommon nounproper nounSyllable DecompositionjasEtymologyexpandfrom Old French joal, derived from joug.Definitions1. Assembly of two pieces of wood that are fitted in the middle at the end of the shank of a stock anchor, and which serve, when it is cast, to keep it positioned so that one of its flukes or bills bites into the bottom.marineexpandUn jas d'ancre.2. Salt pan basin.industrieexpand3. Sheepfold.flags.ProvenceexpandSee alsojouail (cn.)