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Meaning of the word jacket in English

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jacket

US /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
UK /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

an outer garment extending to the waist or hips, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front

Example:
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She wore a warm winter jacket.
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He zipped up his leather jacket.
Synonym:
coatblazercardiganwindbreakeranorak
2.

a protective outer covering for a book, record, or other item

Example:
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The book had a beautiful dust jacket.
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The record jacket was torn.
Synonym:
coversleevewrappercasing
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