Jacket (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rifle bullet had a copper jacket that helped it penetrate deeper into the target.
- The jacket on the armor-piercing round was made of a hardened steel alloy.
- When the bullet was fired, the jacket expanded and gripped the rifling of the barrel.
- The military issued new ammunition with a tungsten carbide jacket for better penetration.
- The jacket on the hollow-point bullet was designed to peel back and expand on impact.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The outer skin of a potato.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Scrubbing the potato removed the dirt but left the jacket intact.
- After boiling, the jacket of the potato came off easily.
- When I sliced the potato, the jacket pulled apart and broke.
- Some cooks leave the jacket on a new potato, while others remove it.
- Before frying, it's essential to dry the jacket of the potato to prevent oil splatters.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dentist explained that a jacket was needed to protect the pulp of the damaged tooth from further decay.
- She carefully examined the x-rays to determine the best course of action, including whether a jacket was necessary to repair the cracked molar.
- The dentist gently prepared the tooth to receive a jacket, taking care to preserve as much of the natural enamel as possible.
- A jacket was placed over the weak tooth to shield it from bacteria and help alleviate sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
- The temporary jacket the dentist fitted me with felt bulky, but it would only be until the permanent one was ready to be cemented in place.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A short coat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I slipped on my favorite jacket before heading out the door.
- The down jacket kept me warm in the freezing weather.
- He buttoned up his jacket to prepare for the hike.
- The school had a strict uniform policy that required a specific type of jacket.
- After searching her closet, she found the jacket that matched her skirt.
Hyponyms
- Dressing Sacque
- Monkey Jacket
- Anorak
- Windcheater
- Windbreaker
- Dolman Jacket
- Shell Jacket
- Lumber Jacket
- Swallowtail
- Peacoat
- Sacque
- Sport Jacket
- Sports Jacket
- Sport Coat
- Sports Coat
- Banian
- Morning Coat
Related Words
Meaning 5
An outer wrapping or casing; "phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The vinyl record was protected by a sturdy cardboard jacket with colorful artwork.
- The CD came in a clear plastic jacket that allowed the disc to be visible.
- The book's dust jacket was torn and worn, but the pages inside were still in good condition.
- The DVD was packaged in a thin plastic jacket that was prone to cracking.
- The old 78 rpm records were stored in paper jackets that had yellowed with age.