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- Dictionaryjacket/ˈdʒakɪt/
noun
- 1. an outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front: "he put his hand in his jacket pocket"
- 2. an outer covering, especially one placed round a tank or pipe to insulate it.
verb
- 1. cover with a jacket.
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A jacket is a cover or casing for the outside of something, for example the insulating cover of a boiler. The bullet has a metal jacket that encloses a lead alloy core. Ensure that the hot water cylinder has an insulating jacket with no gaps around it.
JACKET definition: 1. a short coat: 2. → dust jacket 3. a cover to protect something: . Learn more.
The meaning of JACKET is a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets. How to use jacket in a sentence.
A jacket is a lightweight or cropped coat. Most jackets end at your waist or hips, while coats can be much longer. If you have outerwear made of denim or leather, feel free to call them jackets. Jackets are generally long-sleeved and fasten with zippers, snaps, or buttons down the front.
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a short coat, esp one that is hip-length and has a front opening and sleeves. 2. something that resembles this or is designed to be worn around the upper part of the body: a life jacket. 3. (Mechanical Engineering) any exterior covering or casing, such as the insulating cover of a boiler. 4.
JACKET meaning: 1. a short coat: 2. → dust jacket 3. a cover to protect something: . Learn more.
noun. a short coat, esp one that is hip-length and has a front opening and sleeves. something that resembles this or is designed to be worn around the upper part of the body. a life jacket. any exterior covering or casing, such as the insulating cover of a boiler.
noun. /ˈdʒækɪt/ a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body over a shirt, etc. that has arms and fastens down the front; a short, light coat. a leather/denim/tweed jacket. I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. in a jacket a man in a black jacket and grey trousers.
A complete guide to the word "JACKET": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
noun [ C ] uk / ˈdʒækɪt / us. Add to word list. A2. a short coat: a leather jacket. See also. dinner jacket. life jacket. strait-jacket. Fewer examples. a waterproof jacket with a hood. a jacket lined with fur. a lightweight jacket for the summer. a black velvet jacket. He zipped up his jacket.
