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jacket

Definition

  • noun: a piece of clothing that is worn on your upper body over another piece of clothing (such as a shirt)
  • noun: a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
  • verb: to put a jacket on
  • synonyms: thrash, beat, coat

Examples

  • a suit with a double-breasted 'jacket'

  • The 'dust jacket' was torn.

  • a warm 'jacket'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Can l, uh... bum a smoke ? You'll want to tie those. lt's interesting. The young lady slips so suddenly... ..and you still had time to remove your jacket and your shoes. (music box) (knock at door) l know you've been melancholy. l don't pretend to know why. l intended to save this... (..)
    1997 Titanic