Jacket

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ noun verb

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
  2. (noun) A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)
  3. (noun) A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)
  4. (noun) A police record.
  5. (noun) In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reinforcing the tube in which the charge is fired.
  6. (noun) The tough outer skin of a baked potato. “Cook the potatoes in their jackets.”
  7. (verb) To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering.

Synonyms

Letter breakdown

  • Jacket contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 19.

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What does Jacket mean?

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

How many letters are in Jacket?

Jacket has 6 letters.

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