jacket (noun)

a short coat

jacket (noun)

an outer wrapping or casing

"phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets"

crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown, cap (noun)

(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

"tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"

jacket (noun)

the outer skin of a potato

jacket (verb)

the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition

jacket (verb)

provide with a thermally non-conducting cover

"The tubing needs to be jacketed"

jacket (verb)

put a jacket on

"The men were jacketed"

jacket (Noun)

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

jacket (Noun)

A piece of a person suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat ; coat

jacket (Noun)

A removable or replaceable protective or insulating cover for an object (eg a book, hot water tank.)

jacket (Noun)

A police record.

jacket (Verb)

To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering.

Jacket

A jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing.

Jacket

A jacket is a garment for the upper body, usually extending below the hips. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing. Jackets without sleeves are vests.