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1jack·et

noun \ˈja-kət\

Definition of JACKET

1
a : a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
b : something worn or fastened around the body but not for use as clothing
2
a (1) : the natural covering of an animal (2) : the fur or wool of a mammal
b : the skin of a potato
3
: an outer covering or casing: as
a (1) : a thermally nonconducting cover
(2) : 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) : a detachable protective cover for a book
(2) : a paper or cardboard envelope for a phonograph record
jack·et·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of JACKET

  1. a suit with a double-breasted jacket
  2. <slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty>

Origin of JACKET

Middle English jaket, from Anglo-French jackés, plural, diminutive of Middle French jaque short jacket, from jacques peasant, from the name Jacques James
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with JACKET

2jacket

transitive verb

Definition of JACKET

: to put a jacket on : enclose in or with a jacket

First Known Use of JACKET

1856

Rhymes with JACKET

jack·et

noun \ˈjak-ət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of JACKET

1
: a rigid covering that envelops the upper body and provides support, correction, or restraint

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