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jack·et
 jacket
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- pronunciation:
- jae
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a short coat that extends to the waist or hip, used as an outer garment or as part of a suit.
- synonyms:
- coat
- similar words:
- blazer, mackinaw, parka, pea jacket, reefer, windbreaker
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| definition 2: |
a covering made to insulate, protect, or encase what is inside.
- synonyms:
- casing, coat
- similar words:
- case, cover, covering, sheath, wrap
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| related words: |
box, coat, housing |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
jackets, jacketing, jacketed |
| definition: |
to cover or furnish with a jacket.
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In the 1300s, "Jacques" was a nickname for any French peasant. A peasant's short coat was also called a Jacque, which is the origin of the English word jacket.
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