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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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JACKET definition: 1. a short coat: 2. → dust jacket 3. a cover to protect something: . Learn more.
JACKET meaning: 1. a short coat: 2. → dust jacket 3. a cover to protect something: . Learn more.
: a covering that encloses an intermediate space through which a temperature-controlling fluid circulates. (3) : a tough cold-worked metal casing that forms the outer shell of a built-up bullet. b (1) : a wrapper or open envelope for a document. (2) : an envelope for enclosing registered mail during delivery from one post office to another. c (1)
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.
A jacket is a short coat with long sleeves. ...a black leather jacket. Synonyms: coat, blazer More Synonyms of jacket. 2. countable noun [usually plural] Potatoes baked in their jackets are baked with their skin on. 3. countable noun. The jacket of a book is the paper cover that protects the book. [mainly US] 4. countable noun.
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.
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.
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.
jacket meaning, definition, what is jacket: a short light coat: Learn more.
UK /ˈdʒakɪt/ noun 1. an outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front she chose to wear a blue jacket with white stripes (as modifier) he put his hand in his jacket pocket 2. an outer covering, especially one placed round a tank or pipe to insulate it the dust jacket of a book ...
