noun🔗ShareA piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length."My son wore a blue jacket to school today because it was a bit chilly. "wearitemappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)"My father wore a dark blue jacket with his gray trousers to the school meeting. "appearancewearstyleitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)"The librarian placed the new book in a protective jacket to prevent damage. "materialitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA police record."The officer reviewed the jacket before arresting the suspect. "policeinfoessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reinforcing the tube in which the charge is fired."The artillery shell's jacket protected the explosive charge from premature detonation. "militaryweaponpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tough outer skin of a baked potato."Cook the potatoes in their jackets."foodvegetableessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering."The carpenter jacketed the pipes with insulation to prevent heat loss. "wearitemstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading