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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

  • (..) Hey! KYLE: Come with me if you want to live. What is that? She doesn't talk, but you need to start. Where'd you get that jacket? -The other guy didn't need it. -Oh? You see that red? It stands for blood. It's a symbol of the Resistance. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation